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Southern University and A & M College UAFS University of Houston-Downtown PVAMU TSU University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Jackson State University Tennessee State University Arkansas LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Arkansas State University| Arkansas Tech University | Grambling State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 860/1150 | ||
| 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 | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $392 |
Diversity |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ATU | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 5,114 students)
ATU vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or GSU- Grambling?
- Arkansas Tech University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.2% higher at ATU than Grambling State University ($11,989.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than GSU- Grambling ($11,443 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.6% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,852 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Grambling State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,680 vs. $8,763)
ATU vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
ATU vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Grambling State University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $4,700 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,400)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $20,247 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($17,750 vs. $37,997)
- ATU graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($183 vs. $392)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/