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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $54 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,044 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or BC?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 167% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Brazosport College ($12,450.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($4,718 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 11.4% lower than costs at Brazosport College ($7,809 vs. $8,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Brazosport College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 131.8% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,316 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or BC? 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 BC and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,900)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $11,770 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($5,250 vs. $17,020)
- BC graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($54 vs. $175)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/