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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 | Crowley's Ridge College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Paragould, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | crc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $6,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,470 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $201 |
Diversity |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Crowley's Ridge 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 Crowley's Ridge College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 201 students)
ATU vs. Crowley's Ridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Crowley's Ridge College?
- Crowley's Ridge College is 123.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Crowley's Ridge College than Arkansas Tech University ($13,000.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Crowley's Ridge College ($12,016 vs. $15,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crowley's Ridge College are 32.7% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($6,900 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crowley's Ridge College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Crowley's Ridge College ($8,440 vs. $8,281)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Crowley's Ridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crowley's Ridge College or ATU .
ATU vs. Crowley's Ridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Crowley's Ridge 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 Crowley's Ridge College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Crowley's Ridge College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,900)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Crowley's Ridge College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,470)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Crowley's Ridge College graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crowley's Ridge College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/