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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas UCO-Central Arkansas State University Central UALR SNU UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MACU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
ATU | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $283 |
Diversity |
ATU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,442 students)
ATU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 201.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at MACU than Arkansas Tech University ($17,568.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than MACU ($12,016 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 6.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,632 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Mid America Christian University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,967 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or ATU .
ATU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or MACU? 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 MACU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Mid America Christian University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $7,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,688 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,438)
- ATU graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($183 vs. $283)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/