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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $218 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,386 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 277.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($25,990.00 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 Southwest Baptist University ($12,011 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 21.8% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,290 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,146 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 30 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwest Baptist University earn on average $700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,087)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/