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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #1020 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 840/990 | ||
| 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 | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $392 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 5,058 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or GSU- Grambling?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 36.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Grambling State University ($12,450.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than GSU- Grambling ($14,056 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 40.7% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,809 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Grambling State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 10.4% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,316 vs. $8,442)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 117 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Grambling State University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,400)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $20,977 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($17,020 vs. $37,997)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $217 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($175 vs. $392)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling 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/