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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 11,283 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 16% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at UTC than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($24,110.00 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 UTC ($12,011 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 6.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,500 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 20.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($11,225 vs. $9,309)
Arkansas State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 1 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $4,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,792)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/