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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Chipola UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | GCSC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | GCSC | ||
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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 | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $93 |
Diversity |
ATU | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ATU | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,694 students)
ATU vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or GCSC?
- Arkansas Tech University is 232.6% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at ATU than Gulf Coast State College ($11,640.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than ATU ($5,725 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 2.4% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($9,157 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,440 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or ATU .
ATU vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or GCSC? 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 GCSC and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $5,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $17,750)
- GCSC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($93 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC 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/