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Overview |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $144 |
Diversity |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Staten Island?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 19.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Staten Island than Arkansas Tech University ($14,880.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than ATU ($7,217 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 119% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,157 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 4.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,440 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
ATU vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Arkansas Tech University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $8,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $3,763 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $17,750)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($144 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/