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VSU UAFS ABAC University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Savannah State University GS Columbus State UALR| Arkansas Tech University | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 3,408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #970 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $9,574 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 2,045 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 33.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $227 |
Diversity |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 3,408 students)
ATU vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Georgia Southwestern?
- Arkansas Tech University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Arkansas Tech University ($14,786.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Georgia Southwestern ($11,443 vs. $11,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($9,574 vs. $9,852)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Georgia Southwestern State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($9,680 vs. $8,120)
ATU vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
ATU vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($183 vs. $227)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern 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/