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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR EIU UNO Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Bacone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Muskogee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | bacone.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $14,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
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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 | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 938/1033 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 4% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $306 |
Diversity |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Bacone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bacone College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 299 students)
ATU vs. Bacone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Bacone College?
- Bacone College is 106.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Bacone College than Arkansas Tech University ($12,000.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Bacone College ($12,016 vs. $17,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bacone College are 6.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,600 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bacone College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bacone College students is 66.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($14,052 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Bacone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bacone College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bacone College (2.83)
ATU vs. Bacone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Bacone College? 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 Bacone College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Bacone College (43% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bacone College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,700)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $11,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Bacone College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,613)
- ATU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Bacone College graduates. ($183 vs. $306)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bacone College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/