Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
| Arkansas State University | University of Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 361 US News 2024 | # 178 US News 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | - | # 104 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 105 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -61 PG Programs -19 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -56 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.0 % | 60.1 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 SAT-1016 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1110 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 12990 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18282 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22942 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24468 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28348 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25512 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | On an average around 77% of the students are able to secure jobs after graduation within six months. The average earnings of the graduates range around $53,161. | 93.3% of MBA students get employed within 3 months of graduation. Average starting salary for the graduates is around $80,454. The average undergraduate salary for the business programs ranges between $45,438 to $61,887. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Submit academic transcripts Submit statement of purpose Submit English language scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.8/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Arkansas State University | University of Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1909 | 1871 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
| Male:Female | 40% Male, 60% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is a part of the Arkansas university system and the primary campus is located at Jonesboro, Arkansas. There are several other campuses located in the state of Arkansas. | The university's picturesque campus is located in Fayetteville in the hilly northwest corner of Arkansas and includes two arboreta overlooking the Ozark Mountains. |
| Library | To support instruction and research, the Library provides access to more than 330 online research databases and more than 1.78 million items, including books, eBooks, journals, sound recordings, government documents, media items, and archival documents and photographs. To ensure equitable access, the Library provides document delivery service, including scanning journal articles and book chapters from the physical collection for digital delivery to off-campus faculty and students. The Library also meets the social and study needs of students with a wide variety of single and group study rooms, traditional and mobile furniture, and whiteboards. | The library system of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, includes the David W. Mullins Library, the main research facility on campus, and four branch libraries: The Robert A. and Vivian Young Law Library, The Fine Arts Library, The Chemistry and Biochemistry Library, The Physics Library. With 2.1 million volumes and more than 56,000 journal titles, students will find research material for every subject. Other resources in the collections include several thousand maps, manuscripts, and more than 33,000 audio and visual materials, including music scores, recordings, and movies, available through the Performing Arts and Media Department on the lower-level of Mullins Library. |
| Campus Life | The campus is a globally connected campus, and students can sense the excitement in a world of new connections, relationships and endless possibilities unfolding right before their eyes. From the ever-busy Student Union to hundreds of opportunities for student involvement, campus is buzzing with activity! University offers over 150 student organizations for students to customize their A-State experience! The Carl R. Reng Student Union is a hub of activity for campus life at Arkansas State. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community visitors all go to the Reng Student Union to experience the many activities and services taking place every day. | The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant campus life that is culturally, intellectually and socially enriching. On the campus, you'll find 380 registered student organizations, from special interests to professional groups, as well as 33 Greek organizations, making it easy and rewarding to get involved. Every semester offers opportunities to attend musical performances, theater productions, art exhibits, concerts, free films, poetry readings, visiting speakers and hundreds of other events. Registered student organizations (RSOs) provide students the opportunity to develop organizations based on shared interests. Students are able to create, govern, budget and plan their own organizations and events. Current RSOs can be academic, religious, Greek, professional or grounded in special interests. And if you don’t find one you like, you can even start your own. The Center for Community Engagement offers service programs for students, student groups, faculty, and staff. Programs include food programs, mentorship, and several volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center. The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (with family) - $5202 #On campus - $8740 #Off campus (not with family) - $9000 | #On campus - $10704 #Off campus (not with family) - $10704 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | Ann Clemmer - Republican former member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives from Saline County | George W. Bond – president of Louisiana Tech University 1929–1936 Steve Atwater – 2020 NFL Hall of Fame inductee, eight-time Pro Bowl NFL defensive back |
| City Life | Jonesboro is the regional hub of Northeast Arkansas for healthcare, entertainment, business, and industry. It is the 5th largest city in Arkansas, with a population of over 76,000. Our Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is over 130,000+. With a thriving downtown entertainment sector near campus to the west and the growing Hilltop area to our east, the A-State campus is situated in the heart of our hometown. With interstate and four-lane highway connectivity in every direction, Jonesboro is centrally located with easy access to other major markets. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a host of recreational, cultural and educational amenities. Jonesboro's residents show great pride in their community, an excellent place to raise a family, work or play. Jonesboro has shopping available to fit every need, and downtown Jonesboro is filled with lively restaurants, colorful shops and thriving businesses. Whether it's the city parks, organized sports programs or private athletic facilities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. | Fayetteville is a vibrant, progressive community with cosmopolitan entertainment options and a small-town feel. Home to the University of Arkansas, and located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville in one of the fastest growing areas of the United States and has twice been named among the Best Places to Live in the US by US News and World Report. The community offers a wealth of options for work, entertainment, exploration, and education. Each year Fayetteville Parks and Recreation workers spend over 3,300 hours decorating the Downtown Square with more than 400,000 lights. Lighting night, held in mid-November, includes a holiday parade, music, and more. The square remains illuminated from mid-November to December 31. |
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