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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn A&M Commerce ATU UNT RIC University of Central Arkansas Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,082 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 8.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,450.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than ECSU ($14,056 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 106.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($7,809 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 18% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,980 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/