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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 | Tabor College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Tabor | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $28,362 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 830/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $237 |
Diversity |
ATU | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Tabor | ||
| 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 664 students)
ATU vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.4% higher at Tabor than Arkansas Tech University ($35,050.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Tabor ($11,443 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.6% lower than costs at Tabor College ($9,852 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 193% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($28,362 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Tabor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Tabor (64.6%)
ATU vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Tabor? 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 Tabor and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Arkansas Tech University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $7,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($183 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/