| Arkansas State vs. Coastal Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,090 Arkansas Residents $14,522 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,322 Arkansas Residents $13,028 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,829 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,643 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier82.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.27% |
| Favorable19.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,726 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,348 |
| Smaller9,985 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,811 |
| Larger5,741 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller537 |
| Larger7,752 | Online Student Population | Smaller526 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 696 | Number of faculty | 698 |
| Lower$68,362 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,705 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.