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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO Lincoln University of Missouri EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Harris Stowe State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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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 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,084 students)
ATU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at ATU than Harris Stowe State University ($11,640.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than ATU ($10,239 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.8% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($9,157 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,507 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
ATU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Harris-Stowe 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 Harris-Stowe State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,025)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/