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Overview |
ATU | UAFS | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| 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 | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $146 |
Diversity |
ATU | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,379 students)
ATU vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UAFS?
- Arkansas Tech University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at ATU than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,640.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than ATU ($10,705 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,157 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,440 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or ATU .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at ATU (3.37)
ATU vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UAFS? 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 UAFS and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $3,618 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($14,132 vs. $17,750)
- UAFS graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($146 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/