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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $261 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 14,032 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Arkansas State University than University of Memphis ($13,248.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Memphis ($13,002 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 7.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,344 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Memphis (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 4.8% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($11,234 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 59 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is the same as at University of Memphis (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $6,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,250)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($201 vs. $261)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/