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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southeastern?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Southeastern than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,255.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,291 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 20.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($7,809 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Southeastern Louisiana University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,785 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 42 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Southeastern 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,272)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($175 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/