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UAFS WSC University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Central UALR UNO| Arkansas Tech University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UNK | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
ATU | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $219 |
Diversity |
ATU | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 6,017 students)
ATU vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 7.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at UNK than Arkansas Tech University ($12,418.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than UNK ($11,443 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,852 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,680 vs. $8,779)
ATU vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNK (3.24)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than UNK (85.8%)
ATU vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UNK? 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 UNK and ATU.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Arkansas Tech University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($183 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/