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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $13,749 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 900/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $204 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU-Pueblo?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 5.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,749.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,033 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 43.7% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($7,809 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Colorado State University Pueblo (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 14.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,649 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 18 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or CSU-Pueblo? 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-Pueblo and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,750)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($175 vs. $204)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/