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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 5,127 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,812.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,716.00 vs. $12,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,164 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 34.6% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,601 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Missouri State University Springfield (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 19.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,826 vs. $8,193)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 102 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (66.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $4,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/