Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Auburn TROY Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner A&M Commerce ATU UNT Springhill University of Mobile University of South Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham| Auburn University at Montgomery | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #868 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | saumag.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $175 |
Diversity |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 100% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 5,094 students)
AUM vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at AUM than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,480.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,163 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 6% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,368 vs. $7,809)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 34.3% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,316 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 2 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
AUM vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Auburn University at Montgomery and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,900 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,172 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,192)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($175 vs. $229)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/