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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton Texas Tech SHSU A&M Commerce Texas State ATU UT Tyler UT Dallas MSU TCU| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Texas Woman's University?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 25% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Texas Woman's University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($15,408.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,682 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 32.8% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($7,809 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Texas Woman's University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Woman's University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,790 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 47 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Texas Woman's 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 Texas Woman's University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/