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Overview |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 10.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,764.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than North Carolina Central University ($10,705 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 23% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,645 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 95.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,168 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
UAFS vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $200 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,868 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $31,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central 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/