| Appalachian State vs. Arkansas State |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,754 Arkansas Residents $13,826 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,980 Arkansas Residents $12,416 Out-of-State |
| More$8,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier83.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.51% |
| Lower21.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.53% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,436 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,190 |
| Larger18,558 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,201 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,989 |
| Smaller1,647 | Online Student Population | Larger5,823 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,402 | Number of faculties | 723 |
| Higher$80,059 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,737 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.