- Both Coastal Carolina University and Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) are public.
- Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, SC and Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR.
- Coastal Carolina University has more expensive tuition of $29,628 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Coastal Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.19% than Arkansas State (66.02%).
- Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Coastal Carolina University (1,100).
- Arkansas State is larger with 13,190 students than Coastal Carolina University (10,337 students).
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| #22 in South Carolina | Rankings | #3 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Conway, SC | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 South Carolina residents $29,628 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| $10,764 South Carolina residents $21,438 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state |
| $10,353 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 61.19% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 21.04% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,337 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 9,794 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 543 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 554 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $44,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) $5,660 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 127 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 1,267 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $73,328 for Faculties $57,178 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |