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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or NCAT?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 98.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at NCAT than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,050.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,189 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 17.5% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,809 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,082 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 78 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $11,980 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($17,020 vs. $29,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($175 vs. $299)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/