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Overview |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Albany, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1025 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | asurams.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 740/900 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $33,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $343 |
Diversity |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Albany State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,334 students)
ATU vs. Albany State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Albany State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Albany State University than Arkansas Tech University ($14,786.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Albany State University ($12,016 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.7% lower than costs at Albany State University ($9,157 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,026 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Albany State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albany State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
ATU vs. Albany State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Albany State University? 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 Albany State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Albany State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $33,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($183 vs. $343)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/