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UAFS ORU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Missouri State University-Springfield| Arkansas Tech University | Evangel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $25,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $25,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $17,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $238 |
Diversity |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Evangel 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 Evangel University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,868 students)
ATU vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Evangel University?
- Evangel University is 332.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($25,166.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Evangel University than Arkansas Tech University ($25,166.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Evangel University ($12,016 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 0.2% lower than costs at Evangel University ($9,157 vs. $9,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evangel University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Evangel University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($17,625 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Evangel University (3.3)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Evangel University (67.9%)
ATU vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Evangel 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 Evangel University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Evangel University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Evangel University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Evangel University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,065)
- ATU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Evangel University graduates. ($183 vs. $238)
- More Evangel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/