Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University UAFS Methodist University of Central Arkansas NSU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus NCAT UALR ECU UNCG| Arkansas Tech University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $1,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $229 |
Diversity |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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 Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,787 students)
ATU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Fayetteville State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 482% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at ATU than Fayetteville State University ($11,640.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ATU ($6,355 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 3.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,157 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,050 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
ATU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Fayetteville State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,411 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,161)
- ATU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($183 vs. $229)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/