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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 7.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($15,694.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,322 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,809 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 122.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($9,316 vs. $4,187)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 62 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $6,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,951 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,971)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/