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UAFS SWOSU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Southeastern Oklahoma State University Arkansas Arkansas State University Southwestern College Central UALR UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $5,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $12,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $9,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,293 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 868/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $148 |
Diversity |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ATU | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 1,929 students)
ATU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or NWOSU?
- Arkansas Tech University is 10% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at ATU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($11,989.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than NWOSU ($11,443 vs. $12,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 78.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($5,520 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,880 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than NWOSU (66.4%)
ATU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $3,435 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $17,750)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($148 vs. $183)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/