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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| Arkansas Tech University | California State University Chico | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 14,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #659 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 62% |
Admission |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 21,417 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 20,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $175 |
Diversity |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or CSU?
- Arkansas Tech University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at CSU than Arkansas Tech University ($17,622.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than CSU ($12,016 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 66.1% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,157 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 8.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,162 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than ATU (94.4%)
ATU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or CSU? 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 CSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Arkansas Tech University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $15,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $37,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,750)
- CSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($175 vs. $183)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/