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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 Baptist College | Arkansas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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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 |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $183 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or ATU?
- Arkansas Baptist College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,760.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at ATU than Arkansas Baptist College ($11,640.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than ATU ($7,164 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 3.8% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,826 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Arkansas Baptist College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 84.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($15,560 vs. $8,440)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (43% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $24,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $24,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $42,281)
- ATU graduates are paying $254 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($183 vs. $437)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist 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/