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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown UH Tennessee State University UAFS Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling University of Central Arkansas Langston University| Arkansas Tech University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | TSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $303 |
Diversity |
ATU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ATU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,632 students)
ATU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at TSU than Arkansas Tech University ($19,677.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than ATU ($11,826 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,157 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,085 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than ATU (94.4%)
ATU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or TSU? 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 TSU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas Southern University (43% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $900 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,200)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $11,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,358)
- ATU graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($183 vs. $303)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/