Arkansas State University vs Arkansas Tech University

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. 

Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public university in Russellville, Arkansas. The Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus, a two-year satellite campus in the town of Ozark, primarily focuses on associate and certificate education.

The main campus of Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The university covers an area of 1376 acres. 

• The university offers over 150 student clubs and organisations to help enhance the students’ experience at Arkansas State University.
• The campus is surrounded by necessary amenities like the costume shop with 14 Bernia sewing machines, embroidery machines, etc. It acts as a classroom and production shop. 
• The areas around the campus are surrounded by the finest and a wide variety of stores and rooms like dressing rooms, cafes, restaurants, etc. 

While academic achievement leading to graduation is the reason for attending Arkansas Tech University, the experiences that students have outside the classroom prove to have a lifelong impact. Experiences offered through Campus Life enhance maturity, leadership, time management, friendship, career development, and civic engagement along with many other essential life skills. The Office of Student Leadership is dedicated to fostering relationships through student organization development, leadership training, and unique experiences. The Office offers a variety of programs for Arkansas Tech students looking to further their leadership development. Focused on empowering each member, Fraternity and Sorority Life at Arkansas Tech is built on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service, and unity. Members of these Greek lettered organizations will create life-long friendships while gaining an enriching and rewarding experience. Here's your opportunity to participate in a variety of sports with different competitive levels, no matter your previous experience or ability. Join a fitness class such as zumba, bootcamp, yoga and more. Explore the Ozarks with trips to scenic views in the state, white-water rafting down the Big Piney, playing paintball, zip-lining, fly-fishing and other outdoor trips. The Student Activities Board strives to respond to the interests of the student body in order to enhance the college experience and grow the campus community through offering engaging and inclusive programs. There are more than 172 student clubs and organizations to join and explore your interest.

• Ann Clemmer - Republican former member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives from Saline County
• Adrian Banks -American-Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Super League
• Bill Bergey - NFL player
• Larry P. Arnn – president, Hillsdale College
• Fred Barnett – NFL player

Denny Altes, clergyman and Republican former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 63; former member of the Arkansas State Senate and former Senate Minority Leader
Leon L. "Doc" Bryan, U.S. Navy veteran, Arkansas Hall of Distinction member, Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives (1965 - 1995), 
John Burris, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Boone County
Robert E. Dale, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 68 in Pope and Van Buren counties; former member of the Dover School Board in Dover
Trevor Drown, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for Pope and Van Buren counties since 2015; Libertarian Party U.S. Senate nominee in 2010
Jane English, Republican member of the Arkansas State Senate from District 34 in Pulaski County
Jon Eubanks, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Logan County