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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,052 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 278.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($26,100.00 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,011 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 17.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,600 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 99.9% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($22,442 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 69 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College 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/