- Both Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) are public.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- UA Little Rock has more expensive tuition of $19,210 than ATU ($14,502).
- UA Little Rock has tighter acceptance rate of 74.63% than ATU (94.75%).
- ATU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than UA Little Rock (1,080).
- ATU is larger with 9,445 students than UA Little Rock (8,197 students).
| Arkansas Tech University View More Rivals | University of Arkansas at Little Rock View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Arkansas | Rankings | #263 in National Universities #10 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Russellville, AR | Location | Little Rock, AR |
ATU| Known as | UA Little Rock | |
| 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 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,508 Arkansas residents $14,502 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,455 Arkansas residents $19,210 out-of-state |
| $7,170 Arkansas residents $7,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,684 Arkansas residents $15,100 out-of-state |
| $9,067 | Financial Aid | $7,915 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 94.75% | Acceptance Rate | 74.63% |
| 38.92% | Yield | 47.14% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,445 | Total Students | 8,197 |
| 8,722 | Undergraduate | 5,825 |
| 723 | Graduate | 2,372 |
| 2,602 | Online Enrollment | 3,223 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $38,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) $5,180 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 358 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 372 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| 869 Full-time 256 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,149 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| $61,565 for Faculties $48,760 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,424 for Faculties $52,485 Part-time |