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