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Overview |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 7,531 students)
Arkansas State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or RU?
- Radford University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at RU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,853.00 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 RU ($13,002 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 7.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,100 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 19.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,720 vs. $8,968)
Arkansas State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or RU? 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 RU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/