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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $212 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 5,127 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M Commerce?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 50.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at A&M Commerce than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,390.00 vs. $12,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,902 vs. $14,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 29% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($7,601 vs. $9,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Texas A&M University Commerce (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 17.8% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,573 vs. $9,826)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 8 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (66.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $3,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,494 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,514)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($175 vs. $212)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/