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ATU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Grantham University UAPB Baylor Louisiana College UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | TC | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
UAFS | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAFS | TC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 642 students)
UAFS vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or TC?
- Texas College is 100% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at UAFS than Texas College ($11,376.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than TC ($10,705 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,400 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,263 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TC (2.9)
UAFS vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or TC? 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 TC and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is higher than Texas College (23% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $7,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $27,800)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,868 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($14,132 vs. $31,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/