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ATU Grantham University College of Coastal Georgia UAPB Baylor Georgia Southwestern UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | DSC | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAFS | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAFS | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $153 |
Diversity |
UAFS | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UAFS | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | DSC | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 4,527 students)
UAFS vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or DSC?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 60.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at UAFS than Dalton State College ($11,376.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UAFS ($5,532 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 3.9% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,645 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 18.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,283 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at DSC (3.1)
UAFS vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or DSC? 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 DSC and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is higher than Dalton State College (23% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $2,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,500)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $755 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($14,132 vs. $14,887)
- UAFS graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($146 vs. $153)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/