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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,348 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 381.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.6% higher at DBU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($33,810.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than DBU ($14,056 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 19.7% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($7,809 vs. $9,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Dallas Baptist University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,797 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 67 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming DBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or DBU? 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 DBU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,750)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($175 vs. $224)
- More DBU 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/