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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (5,127 students vs. 4,043 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than PennWest Edinboro ($12,780.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 53.4% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($7,601 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than PennWest Edinboro (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,826 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 38 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/