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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Stephens College Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1030/1120 | ||
| 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 | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $124 |
Diversity |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 63% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Cottey College | ||
| 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 Cottey College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 311 students)
ATU vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 301.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Cottey College than Arkansas Tech University ($23,350.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Cottey College ($12,016 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 6.2% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,620 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 105.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($17,308 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Cottey College (73%)
ATU vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Cottey College? 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 Cottey College and ATU.
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $17,750)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($124 vs. $183)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/