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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU CSN Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $98 |
Diversity |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,197 students)
ATU vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Great Basin College?
- Arkansas Tech University is 61.3% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Great Basin College than Arkansas Tech University ($12,872.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than ATU ($7,058 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 52.6% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,000 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Great Basin College (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 43.9% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($8,440 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or ATU .
ATU vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Great Basin College? 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 Great Basin College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Great Basin College (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $300 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $17,750)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($98 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/