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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UL Lafayette?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 29.8% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at UL Lafayette than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($19,135.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,036 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 49.1% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($7,809 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 14.6% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,672 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 81 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UL Lafayette 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 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,480 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/