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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 Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $193 |
Diversity |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ATU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,508 students)
ATU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 485.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.8% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Arkansas Tech University ($34,082.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($12,016 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 7.5% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,157 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 169.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($22,757 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
ATU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $10,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($183 vs. $193)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/