| ATU vs. Central Arkansas |
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|---|---|---|
#51 in Federal Region VI Universities #12 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,508 Arkansas Residents $14,502 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,170 Arkansas Residents $7,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State |
| More$9,067 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier94.39% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter91.21% |
| Lower26.70% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,445 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,913 |
| Larger8,722 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,994 |
| Smaller723 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,919 |
| Larger2,602 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,446 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,317) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 606 | Number of faculties | 679 |
| Lower$62,535 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$65,644 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.