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UAFS UIC Northeastern Illinois University University of Central Arkansas DePaul Southern Arkansas University Main Campus EIU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Northern Illinois KU| Arkansas Tech University | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 750/963 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $323 |
Diversity |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ATU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ATU | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,317 students)
ATU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at ATU than Chicago State University ($11,640.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than ATU ($6,446 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 50.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,157 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Chicago State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($15,891 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 a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CSU (3.18)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
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 ATU is higher than Chicago State University (43% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $31,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($183 vs. $323)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/