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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle UAFS Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound University of Central Arkansas Western Washington University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus DIT Arkansas| Arkansas Tech University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UWT | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
ATU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $155 |
Diversity |
ATU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,794 students)
ATU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 92.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241% higher at UWT than Arkansas Tech University ($39,687.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than ATU ($10,680 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 55.3% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,157 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 53.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,961 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or ATU .
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than UWT (88.3%)
ATU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UWT? 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 UWT and ATU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,100)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- UWT graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/