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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 UNK Peru State College| Arkansas Tech University | Chadron State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Chadron, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | csc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,692 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $5,692 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $17,785 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $183 |
Diversity |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Chadron State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Chadron State College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,260 students)
ATU vs. Chadron State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Chadron State College?
- Arkansas Tech University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Chadron State College for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at ATU than Chadron State College ($11,640.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Chadron State College ($12,016 vs. $15,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chadron State College are 6.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,568 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chadron State College than Arkansas Tech University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chadron State College students is 0.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($8,480 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Chadron State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chadron State College or ATU .
ATU vs. Chadron State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Chadron State 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 Chadron State College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Chadron State College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Chadron State College earn on average $3,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Chadron State College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $17,785)
- Chadron State College and ATU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($183 vs. $183)
- More Chadron State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/