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Overview |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $167 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,270 students)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,980.00 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury ($12,011 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($10,100 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 4.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,225 vs. $10,768)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 93 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $10,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $3,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $19,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($167 vs. $201)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/