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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus WWU Arkansas Arkansas State University Webster University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $31,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $31,156 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $26,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $23,501 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 2,279 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $273 |
Diversity |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Westminster College | ||
| 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 593 students)
ATU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 419.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($31,156.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.9% higher at Westminster College than Arkansas Tech University ($31,156.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Westminster College ($11,443 vs. $26,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 23.2% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,852 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 142.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($23,501 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Westminster College (77.6%)
ATU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $10,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,437)
- ATU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($183 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/