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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $177 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UHCL?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 16.5% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at UHCL than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($19,320.00 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 UHCL ($14,056 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($7,809 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Houston Clear Lake (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 82.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,973 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 37 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UHCL 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 UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $15,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $130 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($17,020 vs. $17,150)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($175 vs. $177)
- More UHCL 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/