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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.4% higher at UC Merced than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,549 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 147.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,809 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of California Merced (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 177.7% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($25,868 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 37 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (58% vs. 34%)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,879 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,899)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($175 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/