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Overview |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1030/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ATU | William Jewell College | ||
| 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 853 students)
ATU vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 215.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at William Jewell College than Arkansas Tech University ($18,360.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than William Jewell College ($12,016 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 10.6% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,157 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 59.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($13,451 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than William Jewell College (41%)
ATU vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $11,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/