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Overview |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $222 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Penn College | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 4,241 students)
UAFS vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 276.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Penn College than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($23,190.00 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 Penn College ($10,705 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 25.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,645 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 14.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,283 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UAFS vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Penn College? 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 Penn College and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($146 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/