Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Tuskegee University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Tennessee State University KY State UALR UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Lane College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ATU | Lane College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ATU | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ATU | Lane College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Lane College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ATU | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $377 |
Diversity |
ATU | Lane College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Lane College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Lane 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 Lane College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,010 students)
ATU vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Lane College?
- Lane College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,270.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at ATU than Lane College ($11,640.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Lane College ($12,016 vs. $13,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 20.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,610 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Lane College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lane College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,154 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lane College (2.57)
ATU vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Lane 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 Lane College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Lane College (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $18,714 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $36,464)
- ATU graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($183 vs. $377)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/