- Both Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) and Troy University (TROY) are public.
- Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR and TROY is located in Troy, AL.
- TROY has more expensive tuition of $19,584 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than TROY (88.12%).
- Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than TROY (1,045).
- TROY is larger with 14,156 students than Arkansas State (13,190 students).
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| #3 in Arkansas | Rankings | #4 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jonesboro, AR | Location | Troy, AL |
Arkansas State| Known as | TROY | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,792 Alabama residents $19,584 out-of-state |
| $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,550 Alabama residents $17,100 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $6,489 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.02% | Acceptance Rate | 88.12% |
| 38.03% | Yield | 33.27% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,190 | Total Students | 14,156 |
| 8,201 | Undergraduate | 10,768 |
| 4,989 | Graduate | 3,388 |
| 5,823 | Online Enrollment | 7,151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $36,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,947) $3,920 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,679 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 536 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 482 Full-time 425 Part-time |
| 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,337 Full-time 1,002 Part-time |
| $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,667 for Faculties $55,037 Part-time |