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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MSU?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 19.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Midwestern State University ($12,450.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,361 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 28.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,809 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,643 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 14 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or MSU? 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 MSU and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is the same as at Midwestern State University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,279 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,299)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/