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Overview |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $299 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Jackson State University | ||
| 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
- Jackson State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 95.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at UAFS than Jackson State University ($11,376.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Jackson State University ($10,387 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 20.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,799 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Jackson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 3.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,133 vs. $7,827)
UAFS vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UAFS (81.5%)
UAFS vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $2,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,800)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $14,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $29,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($146 vs. $299)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/