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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Newman University Arkansas State University Central UALR WSU EIU UNO Texas Wesleyan University| Arkansas Tech University | Friends University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Friends University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,724 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | friends.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Friends University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $31,172 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $31,172 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $23,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $19,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Friends University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,620 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1181 | ||
| 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 | Friends University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Friends University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,512 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $253 |
Diversity |
ATU | Friends University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ATU | Friends University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Friends University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,724 students)
ATU vs. Friends University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Friends University?
- Friends University is 435.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Friends University than Arkansas Tech University ($31,172.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Friends University ($12,016 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 10% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,326 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 131.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($19,570 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Friends University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Friends University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Friends University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Friends University (63.3%)
ATU vs. Friends University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Friends University? 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 Friends University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Friends University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $9,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,512)
- ATU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($183 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/