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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 5,162 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Arkansas State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,744.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Ship ($12,011 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,100 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 47.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,225 vs. $7,593)
Arkansas State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 109 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $11,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/