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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Fort Hays State University UALR KU SWOSU| Arkansas Tech University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | USAO | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ATU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
ATU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
ATU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ATU | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 825 students)
ATU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 13.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at USAO than Arkansas Tech University ($17,820.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than ATU ($8,390 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 30.8% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,000 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 44.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,201 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or ATU .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than USAO (56.3%)
ATU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or USAO? 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 USAO and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $1,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/