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UAFS Southern New Hampshire University University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Rutgers University-Newark Kean Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | TESC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $111 |
Diversity |
ATU | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
ATU | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
ATU | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,248 students)
ATU vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or TESC?
- Thomas Edison State College is 26.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at ATU than Thomas Edison State College ($11,640.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 79.4% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($5,103 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Thomas Edison State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,440 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or ATU .
ATU vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or TESC? 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 TESC and ATU.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $20,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $37,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $17,750)
- TESC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($111 vs. $183)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/