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TU UMES A&M Commerce ATU UNT University of Central Arkansas UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State MSU Arkansas State University| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 920/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,288 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at UB than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($20,746.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than UB ($14,056 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 147.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($7,809 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 23.5% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($9,316 vs. $7,544)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 16 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UB? 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 UB and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $22,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,480 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/