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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Turlock, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 10,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | csustan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,382 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $7,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| 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 Stanislaus is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Stanislaus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Stanislaus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 22.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,555 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 45.8% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($7,809 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than California State University Stanislaus (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 4.1% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,696 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Stanislaus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Stanislaus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Stanislaus or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU Stanislaus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU Stanislaus? 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 Stanislaus and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $2,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,020)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/