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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $246 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 3,721 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($30,857.00 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($12,011 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 19.1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,480 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 1.8% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($11,428 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 15 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $22,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,812)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/