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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,198 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Northwest?
- Indiana University Northwest is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at IU Northwest than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($6,553 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($7,809 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 6.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($9,316 vs. $8,754)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 60 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Indiana University Northwest (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $1,600 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,010 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,030)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/