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Overview |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $149 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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 A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,110 students)
Arkansas State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 13.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,819.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Arkansas State University ($10,646 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 13.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,100 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,225 vs. $11,114)
Arkansas State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 93 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Arkansas State University.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $1,900 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,000)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $4,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $19,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/