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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 | Mid Continent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Mayfield, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | midcontinent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $6,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $27,622 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 419 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 830/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 58% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
ATU | Mid-Continent University | ||
| 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 Mid-Continent University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 0 students)
ATU vs. Mid-Continent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Mid-Continent University?
- Mid Continent University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,190.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at ATU than Mid Continent University ($11,640.00 vs. $8,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Mid-Continent University ($12,016 vs. $27,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Continent University are 32.7% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,900 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Mid Continent University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Mid Continent University ($8,440 vs. $0)
ATU vs. Mid-Continent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Mid-Continent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Continent University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Mid-Continent University (3.13)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mid-Continent University (87.1%)
ATU vs. Mid-Continent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Mid-Continent 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 Mid-Continent University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Mid Continent University (43% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/