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Overview |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $253 |
Diversity |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,326 students)
ATU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 25% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at IU South Bend than Arkansas Tech University ($20,634.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than ATU ($8,785 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 0.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($9,157 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Arkansas Tech University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,440 vs. $7,821)
ATU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
ATU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (43% vs. 22%)
- Graduates of Arkansas Tech University and IU South Bend have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $6,780 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,530)
- ATU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($183 vs. $253)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/