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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Staten Island?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Staten Island than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,217 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 156.8% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($7,809 vs. $20,055)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus as CUNY College of Staten Island (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 15.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,316 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $7,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $3,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($13,987 vs. $17,020)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($144 vs. $175)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/