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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Ohio University University of Rio Grande Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Wright State UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,297 students)
ATU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Shawnee State University than Arkansas Tech University ($15,686.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Shawnee State University ($12,016 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 26.5% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,157 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,440 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
ATU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Shawnee State University (43% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $800 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,300)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,962 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,712)
- ATU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/