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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,090 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 109.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Penn State Abington than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($24,586.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Penn State Abington ($14,056 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 36.9% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($7,809 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Penn State Abington (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 2.9% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,589 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 13 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Abington is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $17,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,798 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,818)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($175 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/