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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $270 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,149 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 602% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Elizabeth City State University ($12,450.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($4,120 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 11.8% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($7,809 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 4.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,316 vs. $8,877)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 144 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,700)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,125)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($175 vs. $270)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/