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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 9,613 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | csub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $7,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 13,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 11,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 9.2% | ||
| 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $13,168 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $136 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Bakersfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Bakersfield?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 22.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,521 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 82.2% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($7,809 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than California State University Bakersfield (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 15.4% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,750 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Bakersfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Bakersfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Bakersfield or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Bakersfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Bakersfield? 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 CSU Bakersfield and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $10,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,900)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $3,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($13,168 vs. $17,020)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($136 vs. $175)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/