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Overview |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 12,728 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #880 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $15,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $14,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 8,399 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 49.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ATU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (12,728 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or University of West Georgia?
- Arkansas Tech University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at University of West Georgia than Arkansas Tech University ($15,424.00 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 West Georgia ($11,443 vs. $14,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 18.2% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,852 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of West Georgia (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.7% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($9,680 vs. $8,088)
ATU vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of West Georgia (49.4%)
ATU vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or University of West Georgia? 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 West Georgia and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of West Georgia (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $3,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/