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Rogers State vs Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Rogers State University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Rogers State, located in Claremore, Oklahoma, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Southern Arkansas, situated in Magnolia, Arkansas, excels in student retention and graduation rates, ensuring a supportive environment for academic success. While Rogers State offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, Southern Arkansas specializes in select fields, including nursing, education, and business. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, such as student body demographics, popular majors, and financial aid opportunities, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Rogers State University

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Overview

Location Claremore, Oklahoma Magnolia, Arkansas
Campus setting Town: Fringe Town: Remote
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 55.0% 64.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 81.8% 62.6%
Application fees $25
SAT range N/A 930 - 1140
ACT range 16 - 18 18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score 10.0%
Students submitting ACT score 98.0% 100.0%
Total number of applicants 1,057 2,813
Total number of admissions given out 865 1,761
Admitted students who chose to enroll 739 632
Yield rate 85.4% 35.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A
High school GPA N/A Required
Recommendation letters N/A Not required
High school transcript N/A Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) N/A Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $24,134
Out of state: $32,474
In state: $26,411
Out of state: $31,631
Average net price $12,242 $14,141
Tuition
In state: $4,710
Out of state: $13,050
In state: $6,750
Out of state: $11,970
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,935
Meal plan: $3,616
Room/dormitory: $4,340
Meal plan: $3,444
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 91.0%
Average amount $7,778 		98.0%
Average amount $8,861
Students receiving federal student loan 56.0%
Average amount $5,176 		50.0%
Average amount $5,247
Students taking out private loans 2.0%
Average amount $8,707 		3.0%
Average amount $8,817

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,054
Men 37.9% Women 62.1% 		3,160
Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Graduate students 128
Men 39.8% Women 60.2% 		1,274
Men 35.2% Women 64.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 5.3% 28.0%
International students 2.1% 7.5%
Campus local/setting Town: Fringe Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity 825 2,032
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Arkansas Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Alabama

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio 17:1 15:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 25.1% 40.1%
Dropout rate 44.8% 23.3%
Transferred out 27.2% 35.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,108
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,293
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,310
  • Year 2: $35,701
  • Year 3: $44,376
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,541
  • Year 2: $37,424
  • Year 3: $39,281
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,265
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,055
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,450
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,089
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: N/A
Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $27,684
  • Year 2: $28,381
  • Year 3: N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,785
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,930
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,230
  • Year 2: $58,402
  • Year 3: $70,408
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,929
  • Year 2: $55,151
  • Year 3: $62,262
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,925
  • Year 2: $42,458
  • Year 3: $42,763
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,784
  • Year 2: $35,060
  • Year 3: $38,968
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,986
  • Year 2: $30,228
  • Year 3: $35,029
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,781
  • Year 2: $33,565
  • Year 3: $33,986
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $28,923
Physics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,362
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: N/A
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $58,402
  • Year 3: N/A

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