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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $174 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECU | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,376 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECU?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 17% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at ECU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($15,361.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,221 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 0.7% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,752 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than East Central University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 5.2% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,316 vs. $8,853)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 18 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECU? 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 ECU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is the same as at East Central University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- East Central University students graduate with a $142 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($16,878 vs. $17,020)
- ECU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($174 vs. $175)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/