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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $256 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Purdue North Central?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Purdue North Central than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,164.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,832 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 5.8% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,380 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 30% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,316 vs. $7,168)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 45 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (34% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,836)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($175 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/