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Overview |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,771 students)
ATU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 371.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University ($27,450.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than East Texas Baptist University ($12,016 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.3% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,157 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 96.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($16,552 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
ATU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is the same as at East Texas Baptist University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $5,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/