- Both Henderson State University (Henderson State) and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are public.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $15,400 than Henderson State ($9,882).
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 69.45% than Henderson State (79.68%).
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than Henderson State (995).
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger with 5,094 students than Henderson State (2,519 students).
Henderson State University View More Rivals | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Arkansas | Rankings | #6 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Arkadelphia, AR | Location | Magnolia, AR |
Henderson State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,885 Arkansas residents $9,882 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,820 Arkansas residents $15,400 out-of-state |
| $6,903 Arkansas residents $9,081 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,236 Arkansas residents $10,440 out-of-state |
| $8,473 | Financial Aid | $8,394 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $25 |
| 79.68% | Acceptance Rate | 69.45% |
| 32.71% | Yield | 34.76% |
| 995 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,519 | Total Students | 5,094 |
| 1,807 | Undergraduate | 3,148 |
| 712 | Graduate | 1,946 |
| 790 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,061) $4,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) $4,340 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 178 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 157 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| 397 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 380 Full-time 82 Part-time |
| $59,722 for Faculties $44,756 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,263 for Faculties $45,341 Part-time |