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UAFS Southwestern College University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus DBU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Moody UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MBTS | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 35% |
Admission |
ATU | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 61.6% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $175 |
Diversity |
ATU | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ATU | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,772 students)
ATU vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MBTS?
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 47.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,580.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at ATU than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,640.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than MBTS ($12,016 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 49.2% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,157 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (93% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,440 vs. $5,774)
ATU vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or ATU .
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than MBTS (94.3%)
ATU vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or MBTS? 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 MBTS and ATU.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $746 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($17,004 vs. $17,750)
- MBTS graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($175 vs. $183)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/