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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $209 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,672 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($8,264 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 41% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($7,809 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 28.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($9,316 vs. $7,262)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 33 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Indiana University Southeast (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,241 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,261)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($175 vs. $209)
- More IU Southeast 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/