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UAFS UT Arlington UNT Tarleton University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central Wayland Baptist University UALR UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 2,595 students)
ATU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 449.8% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Arkansas Tech University ($32,960.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,443 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 32.2% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,852 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Texas Wesleyan University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 203.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($29,348 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
ATU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $7,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,999)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/