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Overview |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $302 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 5,051 students)
Arkansas State University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 353.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at ORU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($31,250.00 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 ORU ($12,011 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 11.6% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,050 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 110.9% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($23,675 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 79 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or ORU? 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 ORU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,244)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($201 vs. $302)
- More ORU 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/