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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University CU Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $230 |
Diversity |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 934 students)
ATU vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 54.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at ATU than Martin Methodist College ($11,640.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Martin Methodist College ($12,016 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 6.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,600 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Methodist College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,039 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
ATU vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,900)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,315)
- ATU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($183 vs. $230)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/