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UAFS University of Central Arkansas A&M Commerce UNT Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR MSU UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #868 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | saumag.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $175 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,094 students)
ATU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 20.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Arkansas Tech University ($12,450.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,016 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 17.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,809 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 10.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,316 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
ATU vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 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 Arkansas University Main Campus and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $730 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $17,750)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($175 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/