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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Mount Marty College UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | University of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $32,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $32,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $23,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $22,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,201 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 926/1093 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ATU | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 1,414 students)
ATU vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 446.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($32,750.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.2% higher at University of St. Mary than Arkansas Tech University ($32,750.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than University of St. Mary ($11,443 vs. $23,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($9,852 vs. $10,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 134.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($22,742 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of St. Mary (89.8%)
ATU vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Saint Mary (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $4,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/