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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $191 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 11,100 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UW?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 43.5% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at UW than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,950.00 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 UW ($12,011 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 15% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,100 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Wyoming (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($11,225 vs. $8,942)
Arkansas State University vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 34 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UW? 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 UW and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $15,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,500)
- UW graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($191 vs. $201)
- More UW 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/