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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 8% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at UW-La Crosse than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,404.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,130 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 12.5% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($6,942 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 174.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($9,316 vs. $3,395)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 142 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $11,600 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,230 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,250)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($175 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/