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Overview |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 3,946 students)
Arkansas State University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or MC?
- Mississippi College is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at MC than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,656.00 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 MC ($12,011 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 17% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,100 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,904 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 18 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MC (3.56)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than MC (40%)
Arkansas State University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or MC? 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 MC and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/