Henderson State vs Athens State

Henderson State University and Athens State University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Henderson, nestled in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring undergraduates. Athens, located in Athens, Alabama, stands out with its higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While Henderson's student body is predominantly female, Athens maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, student demographics, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	Henderson State University
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	75.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	$25
SAT range	N/A	978 - 1151
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		90.0%
Total number of applicants		2,377
Total number of admissions given out		1,783
Admitted students who chose to enroll		418
Yield rate		23.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $26,265 Out of state: $28,473
Average net price		$16,233
Tuition		In state: $5,880 Out of state: $8,088
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $3,600
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		95.0% Average amount $9,262
Students receiving federal student loan		71.0% Average amount $5,043
Students taking out private loans		3.0% Average amount $11,456

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	2,228 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	691 Men 22.3% Women 77.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.2%
International students	0.1%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,061
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Arkansas Texas Louisiana Missouri Alabama

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	37.2%
Dropout rate	N/A	36.8%
Transferred out	N/A	20.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,726 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,313 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $35,691 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,299 Year 2: $25,580 Year 3: $26,653 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,587 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,827 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,237 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,967 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,338 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,225 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,834 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A

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