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Overview |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 7,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $9,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $7,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 7,635 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 7,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $217 |
Diversity |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 7,630 students)
ATU vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Arkansas Tech University is 499.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at ATU than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($11,989.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than ATU ($9,687 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($9,852 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 38.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($9,680 vs. $7,008)
ATU vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or ATU .
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (92.4%)
ATU vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates. ($183 vs. $217)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Pembroke students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/