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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $149 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,110 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M-Texarkana?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 15.3% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,819.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,646 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 47% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($7,809 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Texas A&M University Texarkana (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 19.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,114 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 7 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- Graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and A&M-Texarkana have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,900 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $2,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($14,504 vs. $17,020)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($149 vs. $175)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/