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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 | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | McMurry | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ATU | McMurry | ||
| 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 548 students)
ATU vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 376.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at McMurry than Arkansas Tech University ($27,740.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 7.1% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,157 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($8,440 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McMurry (3.19)
ATU vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or McMurry? 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 McMurry and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than MacMurray College (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $1,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/