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Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU UAFS Texas Tech Texas A&M Texas State A&M Commerce University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus| Arkansas Tech University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $203 |
Diversity |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ATU | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 6,562 students)
ATU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or TAMUK?
- Arkansas Tech University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at TAMUK than Arkansas Tech University ($18,493.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than ATU ($10,474 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($9,852 vs. $10,823)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Arkansas Tech University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 20.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,699 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or ATU .
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
ATU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $9,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,886 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,636)
- ATU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($183 vs. $203)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/