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Overview |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,682 students)
Arkansas State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,674.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than MSU Moorhead ($12,011 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 0% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,100 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 62.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($11,225 vs. $6,905)
Arkansas State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 39 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Arkansas State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or MSU Moorhead? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MSU Moorhead and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $6,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,276)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/