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Overview |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 5,506 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $4,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $10,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $7,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 2,677 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $146 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 5,506 students)
Arkansas State University vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or UAFS?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 59% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Arkansas State University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($13,248.00 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 Arkansas State University ($10,387 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 13.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,799 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Arkansas State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 37% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,720 vs. $7,827)
Arkansas State University vs. UAFS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UAFS (3.39)
- UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or UAFS? 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 UAFS and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $5,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $19,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($146 vs. $201)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/