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ATU TSU UCO-Central Grantham University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania GSU- Grambling UAPB Baylor OSU-Oklahoma City| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Langston University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 1,903 students)
UAFS vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Langston University?
- Langston University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($4,429.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Langston University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,956.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than UAFS ($9,681 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 11.9% lower than costs at Langston University ($9,645 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 43.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,885 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Langston University (2.79)
UAFS vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Langston 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 Langston University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is higher than Langston University (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $4,400 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $30,600)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $25,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($146 vs. $258)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/