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Overview |
AAMU | ATU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #927 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
AAMU | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $183 |
Diversity |
AAMU | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or ATU?
- Alabama A & M University is 47.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at AAMU than Arkansas Tech University ($17,220.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than AAMU ($12,016 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 4% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,157 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Alabama A & M University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,066 vs. $8,440)
AAMU vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or ATU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ATU and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Alabama A & M University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,800 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,300)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $17,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $35,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($183 vs. $361)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/