- Both Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and Henderson State University (Henderson State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- ATU has more expensive tuition of $14,502 than Henderson State ($9,882).
- Henderson State has tighter acceptance rate of 79.68% than ATU (94.75%).
- ATU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Henderson State (995).
- ATU is larger with 9,445 students than Henderson State (2,519 students).
| Arkansas Tech University View More Rivals | Henderson State University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Arkansas | Rankings | #14 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Russellville, AR | Location | Arkadelphia, AR |
ATU| Known as | Henderson State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,508 Arkansas residents $14,502 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,885 Arkansas residents $9,882 out-of-state |
| $7,170 Arkansas residents $7,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,903 Arkansas residents $9,081 out-of-state |
| $9,067 | Financial Aid | $8,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $25 |
| 94.75% | Acceptance Rate | 79.68% |
| 38.92% | Yield | 32.71% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 995 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,445 | Total Students | 2,519 |
| 8,722 | Undergraduate | 1,807 |
| 723 | Graduate | 712 |
| 2,602 | Online Enrollment | 790 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 57% |
| $38,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,061) $4,700 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 358 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 178 Full-time 41 Part-time |
| 869 Full-time 256 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 397 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| $61,565 for Faculties $48,760 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,722 for Faculties $44,756 Part-time |