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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | SCU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
ATU | SCU | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ATU | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 425 students)
ATU vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or SCU?
- Southwestern Christian University is 192.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at SCU than Arkansas Tech University ($17,040.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than SCU ($12,016 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 2.7% lower than costs at Southwestern Christian University ($9,157 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Arkansas Tech University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,041 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SCU (3.22)
ATU vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or SCU? 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 SCU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Southwestern Christian University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $9,700 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $27,400)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/