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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University ATU Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's Stevenson University McDaniel College| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $208 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 84.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,556.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Salisbury than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($18,032.00 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 Salisbury ($10,705 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 34.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,645 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 19.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,283 vs. $6,917)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (67% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $17,000 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $6,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($14,132 vs. $20,153)
- UAFS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($146 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/