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UNCW U of A ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UC Riverside UNC Chapel Hill San Diego State UB CU Boulder| Arizona State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | ASU | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 47% |
Admission |
ASU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $211 |
Diversity |
ASU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | ASU | ||
| 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
- Arizona State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or ASU?
- Arizona State University is 158.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at ASU than Appalachian State University ($29,952.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than ASU ($13,084 vs. $14,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($11,582 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than Appalachian State University (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,381 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 1 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or ASU? 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 ASU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Arizona State University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $222 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($20,278 vs. $20,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($209 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/