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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $242 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UT Martin than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,418.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,619 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 10.3% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,082 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than The University of Tennessee Martin (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 0.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($9,316 vs. $9,261)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 62 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,480 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($175 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin 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/