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Overview |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $221 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,508 students)
Arkansas State University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 284.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at WWU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($26,500.00 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 WWU ($12,011 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 3.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,100 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 82% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,431 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 53 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than WWU (61.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or WWU? 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 WWU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,937 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,437)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/