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Overview |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $29,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $29,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $26,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $16,851 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 930/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $215 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | OKWU | ||
| 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 OKWU based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 947 students)
Arkansas State University vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or OKWU?
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 313.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($29,698.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at OKWU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($29,698.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than OKWU ($13,002 vs. $26,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 20.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,182 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Wesleyan University students is 57.2% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,851 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 126 points higher than at OKWU (962)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OKWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OKWU (3.38)
- OKWU has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or OKWU? 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 OKWU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at OKWU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,381 lower median federal student loan debt than OKWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,881)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OKWU graduates. ($201 vs. $215)
- More OKWU 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/