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Overview |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $10,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $10,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $7,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $10,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 790/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $361 |
Diversity |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 725 students)
ATU vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 81.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($10,904.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at ATU than Tougaloo College ($11,989.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Tougaloo College ($11,443 vs. $12,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 30.6% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,544 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Tougaloo College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,175 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)
ATU vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $17,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $35,004)
- ATU graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($183 vs. $361)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/