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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 1,771 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 291% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.5% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($27,450.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than East Texas Baptist University ($14,056 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 30.6% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($7,809 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 77.7% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,552 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 6 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/