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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| 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 Monterey Bay is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSUMB?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 22.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,435 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 108.2% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($7,809 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than California State University Monterey Bay (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 7.1% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,316 vs. $8,702)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $7,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,020)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($144 vs. $175)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/