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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 | Donnelly College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kansas City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | donnelly.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
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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 | Donnelly College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $85 |
Diversity |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Donnelly College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Donnelly 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 358 students)
ATU vs. Donnelly College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Donnelly College?
- Donnelly College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,256.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at ATU than Donnelly College ($11,640.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Donnelly College ($12,016 vs. $18,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 15.8% lower than costs at Donnelly College ($9,157 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Donnelly College than Arkansas Tech University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Donnelly College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,447 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Donnelly College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Donnelly College or ATU .
ATU vs. Donnelly College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Donnelly 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 Donnelly College and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $9,450 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($8,300 vs. $17,750)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($85 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/