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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Willamette University UNO EIU ESU Avila University| Arkansas Tech University | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Park University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
ATU | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $201 |
Diversity |
ATU | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Park University | ||
| 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,662 students)
ATU vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Park University?
- Park University is 110.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Park University than Arkansas Tech University ($12,231.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Park University ($12,016 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 9.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,330 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Park University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Park University ($8,440 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or ATU .
ATU vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Park University? 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 Park University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Park University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $12,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Park University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Park University graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/