| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. ATU |
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|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region VI Universities #7 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in Federal Region VI Universities #12 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,820 Arkansas Residents $15,400 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,508 Arkansas Residents $14,502 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,236 Arkansas Residents $10,440 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,170 Arkansas Residents $7,546 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,394 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,067 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter63.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.39% |
| Favorable38.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.70% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,094 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,445 |
| Smaller3,148 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,722 |
| Larger1,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller723 |
| Smaller1,513 | Online Student Population | Larger2,602 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher48% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Higher71% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,568) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,317) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 233 | Number of faculties | 606 |
| Higher$65,482 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,535 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.