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Overview |
UAM | SHSU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UAM | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAM | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
UAM | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAM | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UAM | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 15% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at SHSU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($15,648.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than SHSU ($12,693 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 49% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($7,320 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,499 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UAM.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UAM graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/