The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Georgia Southern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($16,959) than Arkansas State ($13,826).
  • It is harder to admit to Arkansas State than Georgia Southern University.
  • Arkansas State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than Georgia Southern University (1,060).
  • Arkansas State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Georgia Southern University (20).
  • Georgia Southern University has more students with 25,481 students while Arkansas State has 13,190 students.
  • Arkansas State has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while Georgia Southern University's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • Georgia Southern University has more full-time faculties with 984 faculties while Arkansas State has 536 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Arkansas State University and Georgia Southern University.
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Arkansas Statevs.Georgia Southern University
Jonesboro, ArkansasLocationStatesboro, Georgia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$7,754
Out-Of-State$13,826
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$5,905
Out-Of-State$16,959
98%% Receiving Financial Aid92%
$8,371Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,576
69.51 %Acceptance Rates88.89 %
31.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)33.39 %
1,100SAT Score1,060
22ACT Score20
52 %Graduation Rate52 %
28 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
78 %Retention Rate72 %
13,190Student Population25,481
536Number of Faculties984
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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