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KU ESU UAFS Johnson County Community College University of Central Arkansas ISU UNOMAHA Southern Arkansas University Main Campus University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas| Arkansas Tech University | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | K-State | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ATU | K-State | ||
| 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or K-State?
- Kansas State University is 63% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at K-State than Arkansas Tech University ($25,560.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than K-State ($12,016 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 10.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,157 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Kansas State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($8,537 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or ATU .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ATU (3.37)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than ATU (94.4%)
ATU vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or K-State? 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 K-State and ATU.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Arkansas Tech University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $12,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/