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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,903 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 233.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Southern Adventist University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($22,980.00 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 Southern Adventist University ($12,011 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 21.2% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,330 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,000 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/