- Both Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are public.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $15,400 than ATU ($14,502).
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 69.45% than ATU (94.75%).
- ATU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,070).
- ATU is larger with 9,445 students than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (5,094 students).
| Arkansas Tech University View More Rivals | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Arkansas | Rankings | #6 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Russellville, AR | Location | Magnolia, AR |
ATU| Known as | | |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,508 Arkansas residents $14,502 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,820 Arkansas residents $15,400 out-of-state |
| $7,170 Arkansas residents $7,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,236 Arkansas residents $10,440 out-of-state |
| $9,067 | Financial Aid | $8,394 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $25 |
| 94.75% | Acceptance Rate | 69.45% |
| 38.92% | Yield | 34.76% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,445 | Total Students | 5,094 |
| 8,722 | Undergraduate | 3,148 |
| 723 | Graduate | 1,946 |
| 2,602 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $38,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,000 |
| 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 | Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) $4,340 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 358 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 157 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| 869 Full-time 256 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 380 Full-time 82 Part-time |
| $61,565 for Faculties $48,760 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,263 for Faculties $45,341 Part-time |