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University of Arkansas vs Arkansas State University
Two Arkansas research universities on the same federal measures. University of Arkansas has 28,677 undergraduates, Arkansas State University 9,110.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Fayetteville | Jonesboro |
| Undergraduates | 28,677 | 9,110 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 74% | 82% |
| Average SAT | 1,169 | 1,090 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $17,571 | $15,441 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,924 | $26,511 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $31,550 | $15,002 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 71% | 58% |
| First-year retention | 86% | 78% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $63,588 | $47,220 |
| Median debt | $20,500 | $19,498 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 21% | 43% |
| First-generation | 26% | 39% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 | 17 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.