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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $107 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Brooklyn College?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Brooklyn College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($5,972 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 129.5% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($7,809 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 1% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,411 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 127 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $6,638 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($10,382 vs. $17,020)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($107 vs. $175)
- More Brooklyn College 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/