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KSU USC Aiken UAFS Georgia State VSU GS University of Central Arkansas UC Merced Southern Arkansas University Main Campus University of West Georgia Mercer Georgia| Arkansas Tech University | Augusta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | ASU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Augusta, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $4,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $16,416 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 2,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 54.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ATU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
ATU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 4% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
ATU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 0 students)
ATU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or ASU?
- Arkansas Tech University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at ASU than Arkansas Tech University ($16,416.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 4% lower than costs at Augusta State University ($9,852 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Augusta State University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($9,680 vs. $0)
ATU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or ATU .
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ASU (54.7%)
ATU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or ASU? 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 ASU and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Augusta State University (43% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/