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Overview |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Turlock, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 10,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | csustan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $11,382 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $7,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,077 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $155 |
Diversity |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. CSU Stanislaus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or CSU Stanislaus?
- California State University Stanislaus is 39.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at CSU Stanislaus than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,622.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than UAFS ($7,555 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 18% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($9,645 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 17.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,696 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or CSU Stanislaus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Stanislaus or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. CSU Stanislaus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or CSU Stanislaus? 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 CSU Stanislaus and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $10,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $868 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($14,132 vs. $15,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($146 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/