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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR EIU UNO Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 56% |
Admission |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $293 |
Diversity |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,627 students)
ATU vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 380.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at Belhaven University than Arkansas Tech University ($27,980.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Belhaven University ($12,016 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 0.6% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($9,100 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Belhaven University (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 102.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($17,067 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
ATU vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $3,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $10,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,402)
- ATU graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($183 vs. $293)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/