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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 11,849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $27,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $14,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $12,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 12,222 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 9,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 950/1200 | ||
| 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 | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $251 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Idaho | ||
| 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 Idaho based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 11,849 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Idaho?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Idaho than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($27,508.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Idaho ($13,002 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 6.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,380 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as University of Idaho (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 12.8% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($12,095 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 27 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Idaho? 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 Idaho and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $10,900 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,279)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($201 vs. $251)
- More Idaho 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/