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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas West Texas A & M University UIW Arkansas State University Central UALR Texas State University of Houston-Downtown UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $153 |
Diversity |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 8,536 students)
ATU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Texas A&M International University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 57% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Texas A&M International University than Arkansas Tech University ($13,634.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than ATU ($3,833 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 2.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($9,650 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,127 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
ATU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas A&M International University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $8,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $2,944 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $17,750)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($153 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/