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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU UAFS Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg University of Central Arkansas UVa-Wise Southern Arkansas University Main Campus| Arkansas Tech University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | RU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
ATU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $237 |
Diversity |
ATU | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,718 students)
ATU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or RU?
- Radford University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at RU than Arkansas Tech University ($20,246.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than RU ($12,016 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 15.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,157 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Arkansas Tech University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,733 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at RU (3.31)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than RU (93.3%)
ATU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or RU? 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 RU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Arkansas Tech University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($183 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/