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Overview |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $221 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 12,519 students)
Arkansas State University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Arkansas State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,744.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than SIUE ($12,011 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 1.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,100 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 5.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,225 vs. $10,649)
Arkansas State University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 18 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $11,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,430)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/