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