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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Lindenwood University Arkansas Arkansas State University DBU Central UALR Baker UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 5,641 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $31,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $31,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $26,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $21,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 910/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $224 |
Diversity |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ATU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 5,641 students)
ATU vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 425.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($31,530.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University ($31,530.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Missouri Baptist University ($11,443 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 45.6% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($9,852 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 118.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($21,169 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
ATU vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/