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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 | Jarvis Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Hawkins, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | jarvis.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $10,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $10,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $7,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $17,784 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
ATU | Jarvis Christian 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 | 2.77 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $30,483 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $315 |
Diversity |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| 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 Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 729 students)
ATU vs. Jarvis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Jarvis Christian College?
- Jarvis Christian College is 78.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at ATU than Jarvis Christian College ($11,640.00 vs. $10,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than ATU ($7,365 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 7.9% lower than costs at Jarvis Christian College ($9,157 vs. $9,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Jarvis Christian College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 110.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($17,784 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Jarvis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jarvis Christian College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
ATU vs. Jarvis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Jarvis Christian 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 Jarvis Christian College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Jarvis Christian College (43% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $26,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $12,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $30,483)
- ATU graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($183 vs. $315)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/