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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 19% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Memphis than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,576.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,873 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 29.7% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,809 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Memphis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 3.3% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,625 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 41 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,250)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/