- Both Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $15,400 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (69.45%).
- Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,070).
- Arkansas State is larger with 13,190 students than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (5,094 students).
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus View More Rivals | Arkansas State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Arkansas | Rankings | #3 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Magnolia, AR | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,820 Arkansas residents $15,400 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| $7,236 Arkansas residents $10,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state |
| $8,394 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 69.45% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 34.76% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,094 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 3,148 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 1,946 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 1,513 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $39,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,600 |
| 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 |
| Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) $4,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 76 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 380 Full-time 82 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $63,263 for Faculties $45,341 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |