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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at TSU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($19,677.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,826 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 23.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,809 vs. $9,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus as Texas Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,085 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 171 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or TSU? 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 TSU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Texas Southern University (34% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,200)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $12,338 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $29,358)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($175 vs. $303)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/