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OBU UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Henderson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 2,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #988 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | hsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $6,163 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $8,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $16,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $9,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | 903/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $201 |
Diversity |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Henderson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Henderson 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 Henderson State University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 2,136 students)
ATU vs. Henderson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Henderson State University?
- Henderson State University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,163.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at ATU than Henderson State University ($11,989.00 vs. $8,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Henderson State University ($11,443 vs. $16,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 8.4% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($9,852 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($9,680 vs. $9,017)
ATU vs. Henderson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Henderson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Henderson State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Henderson State University (3.23)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Henderson State University (81.9%)
ATU vs. Henderson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Henderson 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 Henderson State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Henderson State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Henderson State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Henderson State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Henderson State University graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/