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A&M Commerce ATU UNT IU Southeast University of Central Arkansas AUM Eastern Indiana State MSU PennWest Clarion Arkansas State University Henderson State University| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU East | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,039 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU East?
- Indiana University East is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at IU East than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($8,837 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($7,809 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 18.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,316 vs. $7,874)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 27 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU East? 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 IU East and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Indiana University East (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/