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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $204 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Tarleton?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 59% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Tarleton than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,208.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,755 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 32.3% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,809 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Tarleton State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 10.1% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,316 vs. $8,463)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 29 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,750)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($175 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/