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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Talladega College Central UALR UNO EIU Alabama State Henderson State University| Stillman College | Arkansas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $183 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | ATU | ||
| 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or ATU?
- Stillman College is 64.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at ATU than Stillman College ($11,640.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Stillman College ($12,016 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.8% lower than costs at Stillman College ($9,157 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Stillman College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,049 vs. $8,440)
Stillman College vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or ATU? 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 ATU and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Stillman College (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $34,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($183 vs. $351)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/