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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $257 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at Coastal Carolina than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($28,310.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,016 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 36.1% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($7,809 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,610 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 21 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,930)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($175 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/