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Overview |
ATU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
ATU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 64% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Eastern than Arkansas Tech University ($19,922.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than ATU ($10,806 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 13.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,157 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,583 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
ATU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Eastern? 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 Eastern and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,695)
- ATU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/