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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor SU A&M Commerce ATU Trinity UTSA UNT Texas A&M| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,127 students vs. 3,309 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 601.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($50,484.00 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($14,164 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 84.3% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($7,601 vs. $14,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 278.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($37,176 vs. $9,826)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 147 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (66.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,251 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,271)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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/