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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at UNT than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($18,087.00 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 UNT ($14,056 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 33.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($7,809 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of North Texas (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,316 vs. $9,159)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 105 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UNT? 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 UNT and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $9,100 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More UNT 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/