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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 Tech University | Central Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 269 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 59.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 841/1083 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ATU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 564 students)
ATU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or CBC?
- Central Baptist College is 178.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at CBC than Arkansas Tech University ($16,200.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than CBC ($12,016 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 22.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,500 vs. $9,157)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Central Baptist College (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 16% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,788 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. CBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CBC (3.15)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than CBC (63.9%)
ATU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or CBC? 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 CBC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Central Baptist College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $3,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/