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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Wheaton College Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 846/1033 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $230 |
Diversity |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 281 students)
ATU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 104.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Arkansas Tech University ($11,880.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($12,016 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 23.2% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,430 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($8,532 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
ATU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earn on average $1,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,313)
- ATU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($183 vs. $230)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/