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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Southeastern Oklahoma State University Arkansas State University Central UALR UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Arkansas Tech University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | ECU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $174 |
Diversity |
ATU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,376 students)
ATU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or ECU?
- East Central University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at ECU than Arkansas Tech University ($15,361.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than ATU ($10,221 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 18.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,752 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than East Central University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($8,853 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than ECU (70.1%)
ATU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or ECU? 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 ECU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than East Central University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- East Central University students graduate with a $872 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $17,750)
- ECU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($174 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU 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/