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URI SHU Roger Williams University UAFS Bryant University University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Arkansas| Arkansas Tech University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | RIC | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ATU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $219 |
Diversity |
ATU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 5,767 students)
ATU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at RIC than Arkansas Tech University ($25,014.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than RIC ($11,443 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 39.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,852 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,680 vs. $6,998)
ATU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at RIC (3.08)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than RIC (81.1%)
ATU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or RIC? 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 RIC and ATU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Arkansas Tech University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,200)
- ATU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($183 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/