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Overview |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $201 |
Diversity |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,025 students)
ATU vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Humboldt State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Humboldt State University than Arkansas Tech University ($17,622.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Humboldt State University ($12,016 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 36.9% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,157 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Humboldt State University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,262 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than ATU (94.4%)
ATU vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Humboldt State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/