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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $249 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | HBU | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,257 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 387.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at HBU than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($34,250.00 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 HBU ($14,056 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 16.9% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($7,809 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 188.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($26,908 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 72 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) 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 HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or HBU? 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 HBU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,146 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,166)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($175 vs. $249)
- More HBU 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/