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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Bethel College-North Newton UNO EIU Southwestern College Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | McPherson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 822 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 908/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 62% | ||
Campus |
ATU | McPherson 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 822 students)
ATU vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 458.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.2% higher at McPherson College than Arkansas Tech University ($32,494.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than McPherson College ($12,016 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 8.3% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,157 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 159.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($21,916 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
ATU vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or McPherson 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 McPherson College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $7,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/