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Overview |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 6,690 students)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at SUNY Cortland than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,980.00 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 SUNY Cortland ($12,011 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,100 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 19.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($11,225 vs. $9,369)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Arkansas State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $11,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/