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UCO-Central UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus NSU Central Penn State Altoona Arkansas Arkansas State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UALR Alabama State| Arkansas Tech University | Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $7,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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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 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $155 |
Diversity |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,340 students)
ATU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- Arkansas Tech University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at ATU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($11,640.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than ATU ($7,015 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 65.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($5,534 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($8,440 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
ATU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and ATU.
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn on average $700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,100)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/