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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 11,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $25,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $11,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 13,393 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 9,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $251 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Idaho | ||
| 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 Idaho is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Idaho?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Idaho than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($25,418.00 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 Idaho ($14,056 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($7,809 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 19.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,105 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 73 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Idaho? 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 Idaho and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $9,000 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,259 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,279)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($175 vs. $251)
- More Idaho 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/