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Overview |
ATU | York | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 870/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $90 |
Diversity |
ATU | York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | York | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,446 students)
ATU vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or York?
- CUNY York College 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 York 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 York College than ATU ($6,670 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 95.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,157 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,036 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at York (3.15)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than York (59.1%)
ATU vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or York? 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 York and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than CUNY York College (43% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $6,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $8,950 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $17,750)
- York 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 York students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/