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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 793 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 233.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($23,400.00 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 Southwestern Adventist University ($14,056 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 10.1% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($7,809 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,959 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 84 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/