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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 11,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #616 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uccs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $20,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 14,751 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 12,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1015/1215 | ||
| 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 | UCCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % 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 | UCCS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UCCS | ||
| 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 UCCS based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 11,431 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UCCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UCCS?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at UCCS than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,544.00 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 UCCS ($12,011 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,100 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($11,225 vs. $5,841)
Arkansas State University vs. UCCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UCCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCCS or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is the same at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UCCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UCCS? 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 UCCS and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $10,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,999)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/