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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 1,555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $25,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $17,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 807 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 853/1103 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Spalding | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 1,555 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 282.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Spalding than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($27,450.00 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 Spalding ($13,002 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 30.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,480 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,961 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 118 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/