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Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC UAFS University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus CU Boulder| Arkansas Tech University | Colorado Mesa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #886 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mesastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,261 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $21,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 9,810 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 8,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $224 |
Diversity |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Colorado Mesa | ||
| 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 Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,905 students)
ATU vs. Colorado Mesa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Colorado Mesa?
- Colorado Mesa University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at Colorado Mesa than Arkansas Tech University ($21,983.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Colorado Mesa ($12,016 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 25.8% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($9,157 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Colorado Mesa University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,209 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Colorado Mesa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Colorado Mesa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mesa or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
ATU vs. Colorado Mesa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Colorado Mesa? 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 Colorado Mesa and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Colorado Mesa University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $2,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/