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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | ABC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
ATU | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 218 students)
ATU vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 167% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at ABC than Arkansas Tech University ($15,540.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than ABC ($12,016 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 10.2% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,310 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Arlington Baptist College (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 28% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($8,440 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or ATU .
ATU vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or ABC? 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 ABC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Arlington Baptist College (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $200 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,900)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,251 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,001)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/