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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,450.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Ship ($14,056 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 47.8% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,809 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 22.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,316 vs. $7,593)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 9 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ship? 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 Ship and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/