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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 Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Colorado Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Glenwood Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | coloradomtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $6,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 56% |
Admission |
ATU | Colorado Mountain 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 | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $90 |
Diversity |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| 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 Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,184 students)
ATU vs. Colorado Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Colorado Mountain College?
- Arkansas Tech University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at ATU than Colorado Mountain College ($11,640.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than ATU ($6,092 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 23.6% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($9,157 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Colorado Mountain College (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($8,440 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Colorado Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mountain College or ATU .
ATU vs. Colorado Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($8,750 vs. $17,750)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($90 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/