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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus HBU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR HSU UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Dallas Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 247 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 793/1077 | ||
| 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 | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $295 |
Diversity |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 247 students)
ATU vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Dallas Christian College?
- Dallas Christian College is 235.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Dallas Christian College than Arkansas Tech University ($19,520.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Dallas Christian College ($12,016 vs. $22,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.1% lower than costs at Dallas Christian College ($9,157 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Christian College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Christian College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,169 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
ATU vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Dallas Christian 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 Dallas Christian College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Dallas Christian College (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $4,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $10,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,621)
- ATU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($183 vs. $295)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/