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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $242 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,241 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Dakota State?
- Dakota State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Dakota State University ($12,450.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Dakota State ($14,056 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 2.7% lower than costs at Dakota State University ($7,809 vs. $8,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Dakota State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 70.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($9,316 vs. $5,467)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 59 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is the same as at Dakota State University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($175 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/