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Overview |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,326 students)
Arkansas State University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at IU South Bend than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Arkansas State University ($8,785 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,190 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 43.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($11,225 vs. $7,821)
Arkansas State University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 133 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $1,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,530)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/