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ATU Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana Grantham University UAPB LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $183 |
Diversity |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | LSUA | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 4,289 students)
UAFS vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or LSUA?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 20.6% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at UAFS than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($11,376.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UAFS ($7,274 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,598 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 17.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,283 vs. $7,033)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUA (3.16)
UAFS vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or LSUA? 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 LSUA and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (23% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $700 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $3,575 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($14,132 vs. $17,707)
- UAFS graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($146 vs. $183)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/