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Overview |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | PSC | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 769 students)
Arkansas State University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Arkansas State University than Philander Smith College ($12,744.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than PSC ($12,011 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 22.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,250 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 8.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($11,225 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PSC (3.04)
Arkansas State University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or PSC? 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 PSC and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Philander Smith College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $9,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $26,800)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/