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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 7,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | pensacolastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $1,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $7,551 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $3,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $5,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $3,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $36 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Pensacola State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Pensacola State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Pensacola State?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 271.8% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Pensacola State College ($12,450.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($3,305 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 21.5% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($7,809 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Pensacola State College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 64.5% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($9,316 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Pensacola State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pensacola State or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Pensacola State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Pensacola State? 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 Pensacola State and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $13,520 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($3,500 vs. $17,020)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($36 vs. $175)
- More Pensacola State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/