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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 | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,911 students)
ATU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 26.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Purdue Northwest than Arkansas Tech University ($14,364.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than ATU ($9,162 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 11.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,215 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,440 vs. $7,070)
ATU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
ATU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and ATU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/