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Overview |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 649 students)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 186.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at St. Catharine than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,732.00 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 St. Catharine ($12,011 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 4.8% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,636 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 20.7% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($11,225 vs. $9,299)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 140 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Arkansas State University.
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $475 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Catharine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,975)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St. Catharine graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/