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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UCO-Central Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR MACU UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | SNU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | SNU | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $193 |
Diversity |
ATU | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ATU | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,507 students)
ATU vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 363.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at SNU than Arkansas Tech University ($27,000.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than SNU ($12,016 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 15.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,900 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 136.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($19,948 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SNU (3.3)
ATU vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or SNU? 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 SNU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is the same as at Southern Nazarene University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $15,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($183 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/