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RU Memphis JMU CNU Mary Washington College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Old Dominion Arkansas VCU UNT Mason Randolph-Macon| Arkansas State University Main Campus | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,358 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Longwood University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($12,011 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 41.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,100 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 8.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,225 vs. $10,332)
Arkansas State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 103 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/