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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central LHU UALR Temple UNO EIU Penn State| Arkansas Tech University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
ATU | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $222 |
Diversity |
ATU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,241 students)
ATU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 165.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Penn College than Arkansas Tech University ($23,190.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Penn College ($12,016 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 32.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,157 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,440 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ATU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Penn College? 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 Penn College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/