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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UAFS UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK| Arkansas Tech University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $212 |
Diversity |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or A&M Commerce?
- Arkansas Tech University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at A&M Commerce than Arkansas Tech University ($17,030.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than A&M Commerce ($12,016 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 6.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($9,157 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 18.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,983 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
ATU vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $4,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,514)
- ATU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($183 vs. $212)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/