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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Missouri Southern Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Truman State Northwest UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MWSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $225 |
Diversity |
ATU | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,023 students)
ATU vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at MWSU than Arkansas Tech University ($13,550.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than ATU ($11,917 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.4% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,157 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,531 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MWSU (3.25)
ATU vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or MWSU? 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 MWSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Missouri Western State University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $600 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,068 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,818)
- ATU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($183 vs. $225)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/