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ATU Grantham University USC Aiken UAPB Baylor Savannah State University UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | AASU | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
UAFS | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $219 |
Diversity |
UAFS | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
UAFS | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or AASU ?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 3.5% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at AASU than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($14,426.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than AASU ($10,705 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 5.5% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,645 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Armstrong State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 19% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,283 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AASU (3.24)
UAFS vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or AASU ? 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 AASU and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,118 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,250)
- UAFS graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($146 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/