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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $305 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,648 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or VSU?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 26.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at VSU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,542.00 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 VSU ($14,056 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 47.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,809 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,498 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 131 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or VSU? 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 VSU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,700)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $12,480 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $29,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($175 vs. $305)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/