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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus NSU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UCO-Central UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | RSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
ATU | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $166 |
Diversity |
ATU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 19% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | RSU | ||
| 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,155 students)
ATU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or RSU?
- Arkansas Tech University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at RSU than Arkansas Tech University ($12,320.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than RSU ($12,016 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 17.1% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,157 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Rogers State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,440 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ATU (3.37)
ATU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or RSU? 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 RSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Rogers State University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rogers State University earn on average $200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $37,100)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $17,750)
- RSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($166 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/