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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $218 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 270.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($25,990.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Southwest Baptist University ($14,056 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at Southwest Baptist University ($7,809 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,146 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 70 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,700)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,087)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($175 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/