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Overview |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Jonesboro, AR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 14,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | astate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $7,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $13,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $13,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $10,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 8,019 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 5,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1030/1180 | ||
| 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 |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Arkansas State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 13,923 students)
TROY vs. Arkansas State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Arkansas State University?
- Troy University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at TROY than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,584.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Arkansas State University ($12,504 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 38.8% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,996 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Troy University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 14.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,720 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. Arkansas State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Arkansas State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas State University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 42 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TROY (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
TROY vs. Arkansas State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Arkansas State University? 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 Arkansas State University and TROY.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Troy University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/