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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU| University of Arkansas | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 43% |
Admission |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $158 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or San Diego State?
- University of Arkansas is 33.5% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Arkansas than San Diego State University ($25,420.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Arkansas ($13,017 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 59.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,368 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas than San Diego State University (60% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,934 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 24 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Arkansas vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or San Diego 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 San Diego State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Arkansas (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $50,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($158 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/