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UAFS UCO-Central ULM University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus OSU-Oklahoma City RSU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR MSU| Arkansas Tech University | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | NSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 6,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $6,623 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $15,743 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,153 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $7,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
ATU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 920/1145 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $186 |
Diversity |
ATU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ATU | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 6,466 students)
ATU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,623.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at NSU than Arkansas Tech University ($15,743.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than ATU ($11,153 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 6.5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($9,852 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Northeastern State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,680 vs. $7,886)
ATU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ATU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than ATU (96.3%)
ATU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or NSU? 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 NSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Northeastern State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($183 vs. $186)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/