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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,339 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Mississippi University for Women ($12,450.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,691 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,809 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Mississippi University for Women (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 6.1% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,887 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 24 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MUW? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MUW and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $2,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,020)
- MUW graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/