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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,017 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 482.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.7% higher at UE than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($40,100.00 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 UE ($12,011 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 37% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,100 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 203.5% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($34,067 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 69 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UE? 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 UE and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $10,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/