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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $213 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UNI | ||
| 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 8,945 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at UNI than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,265.00 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 UNI ($12,011 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,343 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 75.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,225 vs. $6,412)
Arkansas State University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 38 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UNI? 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 UNI and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $11,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,625)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($201 vs. $213)
- More UNI 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/