- Both Georgia State University (Georgia State) and Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) are public.
- Georgia State is located in Atlanta, GA and Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than Georgia State (69.85%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Arkansas State (1,100).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than Arkansas State (13,190 students).
Georgia State University View More Rivals | Arkansas State University View More Rivals | |
| #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia | Rankings | #3 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
Georgia State| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state |
| $9,181 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 69.85% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 41.66% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 36,516 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 28,924 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 7,592 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 4,715 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $48,200 | 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: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 26 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |