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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $186 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UT Arlington | ||
| 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 Texas at Arlington is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at UT Arlington than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($26,778.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than UT Arlington ($14,056 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 45.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($7,809 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than The University of Texas at Arlington (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 22% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,370 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 50 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UT Arlington? 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 Arlington and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $13,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $980 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Arlington graduates. ($17,020 vs. $18,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UT Arlington graduates. ($175 vs. $186)
- More UT Arlington 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/