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CSN UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UNLV Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU GCU| Arkansas Tech University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | NSC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
ATU | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $236 |
Diversity |
ATU | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,169 students)
ATU vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or NSC?
- Arkansas Tech University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at NSC than Arkansas Tech University ($19,289.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than NSC ($12,016 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 18.3% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($9,157 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Nevada State College (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 26% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($8,440 vs. $6,696)
ATU vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at NSC (2.75)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than NSC (82.5%)
ATU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or NSC? 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 NSC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Nevada State College (43% vs. 22%)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,170 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,920)
- ATU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($183 vs. $236)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/