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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Hickey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | hickeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $13,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
ATU | Hickey 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $139 |
Diversity |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
ATU | Hickey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Hickey College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 246 students)
ATU vs. Hickey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Hickey College?
- Hickey College is 139.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Hickey College than Arkansas Tech University ($13,920.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Hickey College ($12,016 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hickey College are 9.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,360 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Hickey College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 73.4% larger than aid received Hickey College ($8,440 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Hickey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hickey College or ATU .
ATU vs. Hickey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Hickey 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 Hickey College and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hickey College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $31,500)
- Hickey College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $17,750)
- Hickey College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($139 vs. $183)
- More Hickey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/