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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 TC Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Louisiana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $238 |
Diversity |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,026 students)
ATU vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Louisiana College?
- Louisiana College is 236.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Louisiana College than Arkansas Tech University ($19,590.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Louisiana College ($12,016 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 19.8% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,646 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($13,650 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
ATU vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Louisiana College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $8,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,027)
- ATU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($183 vs. $238)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/