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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 13,190 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at UNT than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,087.00 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 UNT ($12,011 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,100 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 22.6% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,225 vs. $9,159)
Arkansas State University vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 5 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UNT? 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 UNT and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $11,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/