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Overview |
ATU | Central | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 38.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Central than Arkansas Tech University ($16,080.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Central ($12,016 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,157 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 29.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,440 vs. $6,517)
ATU vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Central (71.3%)
ATU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Central? 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 Central and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Arkansas Tech University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,441)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/