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Overview |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $205 |
Diversity |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 9,147 students)
ATU vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 97.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.4% higher at UC Merced than Arkansas Tech University ($42,611.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than UC Merced ($11,443 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 106% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,852 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of California Merced (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 156.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($24,868 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or ATU .
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
ATU vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and ATU.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Arkansas Tech University (58% vs. 43%)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,899)
- ATU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($183 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/