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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,326 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($8,785 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 17.7% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($7,809 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 19.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,316 vs. $7,821)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 33 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Indiana University South Bend (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,510 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,530)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($175 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/