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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus IU South Bend IU East Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU IU Northwest| Arkansas Tech University | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $209 |
Diversity |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,672 students)
ATU vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast is 25% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at IU Southeast than Arkansas Tech University ($20,634.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than ATU ($8,264 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 20.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($9,157 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Indiana University Southeast (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($8,440 vs. $7,262)
ATU vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
ATU vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $1,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,511 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,261)
- ATU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($183 vs. $209)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/