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UAFS University of Central Arkansas TSU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UCO-Central Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Lincoln University of Pennsylvania GSU- Grambling UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Langston University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Langston University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
ATU | Langston University | ||
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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 | 2.79 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Langston University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,903 students)
ATU vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Langston University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Langston University than Arkansas Tech University ($11,956.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than ATU ($9,681 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 17.9% lower than costs at Langston University ($9,157 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Langston University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,885 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Langston University (2.79)
ATU vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Langston University? 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 Langston University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Langston University (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/