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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 | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
ATU | CBC | ||
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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 | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $108 |
Diversity |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,192 students)
ATU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or CBC?
- Arkansas Tech University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at ATU than Columbia Basin College ($11,640.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than ATU ($11,421 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9% lower than costs at Columbia Basin College ($9,157 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Columbia Basin College (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($8,440 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or ATU .
ATU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or CBC? 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 CBC and ATU.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,100)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $17,750)
- CBC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($108 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC 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/