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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR San Diego Christian College UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 870/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $216 |
Diversity |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 72% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 299 students)
ATU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is 90% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,060.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at ATU than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($11,640.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($12,016 vs. $14,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 49.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,124 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($8,440 vs. $5,478)
ATU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
ATU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is the same as at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,196 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,946)
- ATU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($183 vs. $216)
- More Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/