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Overview |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $317 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,320 students)
ATU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Arkansas Tech University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at ATU than Southern University and A & M College ($11,640.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,016 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 2.3% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($9,157 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Southern University and A & M College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,440 vs. $7,514)
ATU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
ATU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $30,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($183 vs. $317)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/