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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1010/1206 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $167 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,270 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,329 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 47.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($7,809 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than SUNY College at Old Westbury (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 15.6% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,768 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 7 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $8,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $774 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($16,246 vs. $17,020)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($167 vs. $175)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/