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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Hilo, HI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $6,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,595 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,903 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 31% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UH at Hilo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,977 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UH at Hilo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UH at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at UH at Hilo than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($20,304.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Hilo than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,867 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Hilo ($7,809 vs. $8,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Hawaii at Hilo (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 49.6% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($9,316 vs. $6,227)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UH at Hilo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UH at Hilo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Hilo or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 62 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36)
- UH at Hilo has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UH at Hilo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UH at Hilo? 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 UH at Hilo and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UH at Hilo is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,883 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Hilo graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,903)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Hilo graduates. ($175 vs. $205)
- More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/