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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton UAFS Texas Tech SHSU A&M Commerce University of Central Arkansas Texas State Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UT Tyler UT Dallas| Arkansas Tech University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 15,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $5,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $15,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $10,763 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $9,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 7,584 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $206 |
Diversity |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (15,664 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Texas Woman's University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Texas Woman's University than Arkansas Tech University ($15,792.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than ATU ($10,763 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 15.3% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($9,852 vs. $11,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Texas Woman's University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 0% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($9,680 vs. $9,678)
ATU vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Texas Woman's University (95%)
ATU vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Texas Woman's University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $11,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($183 vs. $206)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/