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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $246 |
Diversity |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,779 students)
ATU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 99.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Johnson State College than Arkansas Tech University ($25,680.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Johnson State College ($12,016 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 35.5% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($9,157 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,740 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
ATU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Johnson State College (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,900)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $6,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,819)
- ATU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($183 vs. $246)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/