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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UT Martin Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Union University UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Bethel | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
ATU | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $292 |
Diversity |
ATU | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ATU | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,686 students)
ATU vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 178.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Bethel than Arkansas Tech University ($16,222.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Bethel ($12,016 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 46.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,157 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Arkansas Tech University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($13,396 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Bethel (88.8%)
ATU vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Bethel? 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 Bethel and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Bethel University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $5,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($183 vs. $292)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/