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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 UAPB| Arkansas Tech University | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | PSC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 866 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $14,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $11,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $320 |
Diversity |
ATU | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ATU | PSC | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 866 students)
ATU vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 96.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at ATU than Philander Smith College ($11,989.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than PSC ($11,443 vs. $14,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 1.5% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($9,852 vs. $10,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Philander Smith College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,788 vs. $9,680)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at PSC (3.04)
ATU vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or PSC? 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 PSC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Philander Smith College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $10,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $26,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $31,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/