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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Missouri State University-Springfield UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $218 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,386 students)
ATU vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 346.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University ($25,990.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southwest Baptist University ($12,016 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 10.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,290 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 115% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($18,146 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at ATU (3.37)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than ATU (94.4%)
ATU vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $400 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,700)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,087)
- ATU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($183 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/