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Overview |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1027/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 10,420 students)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at St. Cloud State University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,695.00 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 St. Cloud State University ($12,011 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,950 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 85.8% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($11,225 vs. $6,042)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 58 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/