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Overview |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Georgia State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Georgia State?
- University of Arkansas is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Arkansas than Georgia State University ($25,420.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Georgia State ($16,208 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 11.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,368 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Arkansas (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 36.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,563 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 98 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Arkansas vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Georgia State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,200 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/