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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
ATU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $177 |
Diversity |
ATU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,562 students)
ATU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 3.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at UHCL than Arkansas Tech University ($19,320.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than UHCL ($12,016 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,157 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Houston Clear Lake (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 101.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($16,973 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or ATU .
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than UHCL (69.4%)
ATU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and ATU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $16,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,100)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $17,750)
- UHCL graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($177 vs. $183)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/