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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus CBU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR University of Southern Mississippi UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MCA | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $341 |
Diversity |
ATU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
ATU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 116 students)
ATU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 456.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.4% higher at MCA than Arkansas Tech University ($32,400.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,890 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Memphis College of Art (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($8,440 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MCA (3.33)
ATU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or MCA? 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 MCA and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Memphis College of Art (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $7,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,900)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($17,750 vs. $33,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($183 vs. $341)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/