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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU UWM Henderson State University KU| Arkansas Tech University | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1126 | ||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Illinois College | ||
| 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,029 students)
ATU vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 515.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Illinois College than Arkansas Tech University ($35,796.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Illinois College ($12,016 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 8.8% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,157 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 252.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($29,785 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
ATU vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Illinois College? 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 Illinois College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/