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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 5,858 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Pitt State?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Pitt State than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,696.00 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 Pitt State ($12,011 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,426 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 265.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,225 vs. $3,070)
Arkansas State University vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State 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/