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Overview |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 11,635 students)
Arkansas State University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or WCU?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 588.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.9% higher at Arkansas State University than Western Carolina University ($12,744.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than WCU ($12,011 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 10.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,100 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 148% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($11,225 vs. $4,526)
Arkansas State University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 56 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or WCU? 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 WCU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,510 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,010)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/