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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $234 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Fitchburg State?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 623.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Fitchburg State University ($12,450.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Fitchburg State ($14,056 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 73.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,809 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 31.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,316 vs. $7,093)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 5 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,665 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,685)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/