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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | BC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | BC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $54 |
Diversity |
ATU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ATU | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,044 students)
ATU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or BC?
- Arkansas Tech University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.5% higher at ATU than Brazosport College ($11,640.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than ATU ($4,718 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 5.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,700 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 110% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($8,440 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or ATU .
ATU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or BC? 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 BC and ATU.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $2,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,100)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $17,750)
- BC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($54 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/