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Overview |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % 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 | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | SFASU | ||
| 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 SFASU based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 10,888 students)
Arkansas State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at SFASU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,922.00 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 SFASU ($13,002 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 0.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($11,100 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Stephen F Austin State University (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 23.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,720 vs. $8,695)
Arkansas State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 87 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/