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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,077 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 123.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Penn State Berks than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($25,854.00 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 Penn State Berks ($12,011 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 41.9% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($10,100 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 31.6% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,225 vs. $8,528)
Arkansas State University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 110 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $19,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/