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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Ship Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Penn State Erie-Behrend College Gannon University Arkansas Duquesne University Arkansas State University| Arkansas Tech University | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ATU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,043 students)
ATU vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 32.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at ATU than PennWest Edinboro ($11,640.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 27.3% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($9,157 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than PennWest Edinboro (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,440 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or ATU .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ATU (3.37)
ATU vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and ATU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Arkansas Tech University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from PennWest Edinboro earn on average $600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro 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/