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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR ECU UCO-Central UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Cameron University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,025 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $6,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $9,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $193 |
Diversity |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Cameron University | ||
| 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 Cameron University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,418 students)
ATU vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Cameron University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Cameron University than Arkansas Tech University ($14,445.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than ATU ($9,674 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 45.8% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,280 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Cameron University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Cameron University ($8,440 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cameron University (3.31)
ATU vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Cameron University? 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 Cameron University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Cameron University (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $300 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cameron University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cameron University graduates. ($183 vs. $193)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/