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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR College of Coastal Georgia UNO EIU Georgia Southwestern Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | DSC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $153 |
Diversity |
ATU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ATU | DSC | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,527 students)
ATU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or DSC?
- Arkansas Tech University is 127.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at ATU than Dalton State College ($11,640.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than ATU ($5,532 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.4% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,157 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,440 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at DSC (3.1)
ATU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or DSC? 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 DSC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Dalton State College (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $4,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $2,863 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $17,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($153 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/