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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 Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Wade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Wade College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $17,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,859 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 55% |
Admission |
ATU | Wade College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $240 |
Diversity |
ATU | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Wade College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 157 students)
ATU vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Wade College?
- Wade College is 194.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Wade College than Arkansas Tech University ($17,120.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Wade College ($12,016 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wade College are 7.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,552 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Wade College (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Wade College ($8,440 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or ATU .
ATU vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Wade College? 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 Wade College and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $28,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($183 vs. $240)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/