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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Northwest?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University ($12,450.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Northwest ($14,056 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 33.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,809 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 11.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,316 vs. $8,387)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 59 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or 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 Northwest and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/