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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 Francis Marion University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UAM | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | UAM | ||
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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 | 2.71 | ||
| 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 | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $155 |
Diversity |
ATU | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UAM | ||
| 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,719 students)
ATU vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UAM?
- Arkansas Tech University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at ATU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($11,640.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than UAM ($12,016 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 25.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,320 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 10% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,286 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UAM (2.71)
ATU vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UAM? 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 UAM and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- UAM graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM 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/