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USC Beaufort ASU A&M Commerce ATU UNT Lander University LSUS Winthrop University University of Central Arkansas UofSC MSU Limestone University| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 3,840 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at USC Aiken than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($20,856.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,872 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 7.3% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,809 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 6.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,891 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 12 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/