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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 6,941 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,546.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UT Martin than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,586.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Arkansas State University ($11,151 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 52.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,280 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Arkansas State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 3.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($10,720 vs. $10,326)
Arkansas State University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 38 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $3,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/