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Overview |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 9,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #927 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,995 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $11,989 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $9,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 4,904 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 4,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $183 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 9,487 students)
Arkansas vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or ATU?
- University of Arkansas is 27.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.6% higher at Arkansas than Arkansas Tech University ($26,690.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Arkansas ($11,443 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 34.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,852 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,680 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or ATU? 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 ATU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Arkansas Tech University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $13,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/