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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 5,127 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus 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 14.1% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,780.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($14,164 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 68.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($7,601 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 14.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,826 vs. $8,569)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 33 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (66.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/