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USC Beaufort ASU UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Lander University LSUS Winthrop University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR| Arkansas Tech University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,840 students)
ATU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 78.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at USC Aiken than Arkansas Tech University ($20,856.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than ATU ($11,872 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 9.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,376 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 17.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,891 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
ATU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $2,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken 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/