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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Lookout Mountain, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | covenant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $37,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $37,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $25,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $26,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1140/1380 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Covenant College | ||
| 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 Covenant College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 886 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Covenant College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Covenant College?
- Covenant College is 448.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.3% higher at Covenant College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($37,760.00 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 Covenant College ($12,011 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 15.7% lower than costs at Covenant College ($10,100 vs. $11,688)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Covenant College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 137.5% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($26,658 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Covenant College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Covenant College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Covenant College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 101 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Covenant College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Covenant College? 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 Covenant College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Covenant College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Covenant College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Covenant College graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/