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Overview |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $317 |
Diversity |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 7,320 students)
UALR vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Southern University and A & M College?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.8% higher at UALR than Southern University and A & M College ($16,320.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Southern University and A & M College ($11,173 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 2.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($9,162 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Southern University and A & M College (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 39.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,494 vs. $7,514)
UALR vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 79 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming UALR students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
UALR vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and UALR.
- The graduation rate at UALR is higher than Southern University and A & M College (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Southern University and A & M College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,000 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $30,750)
- UALR graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($211 vs. $317)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/