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Overview |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #868 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | saumag.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $175 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 5,094 students)
AAMU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Alabama A & M University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at AAMU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,220.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than AAMU ($14,056 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 21.9% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,809 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Alabama A & M University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,066 vs. $9,316)
AAMU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 138 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
AAMU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Alabama A & M University (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,300)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $17,980 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $35,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($175 vs. $361)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/