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UAFS KU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Fort Hays State University ESU K-State Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Pitt State| Arkansas Tech University | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
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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 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $174 |
Diversity |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Washburn University | ||
| 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,460 students)
ATU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Washburn University than Arkansas Tech University ($20,328.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Washburn University ($12,016 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.6% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,157 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 8% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,440 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ATU (3.37)
ATU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Washburn University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $5,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,100)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $17,750)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($174 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/