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Overview |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $317 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at UAFS than Southern University and A & M College ($11,376.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Southern University and A & M College ($10,387 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,366 vs. $9,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 10.1% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($7,827 vs. $7,112)
UAFS vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
UAFS vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is higher than Southern University and A & M College (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $3,000 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($14,132 vs. $30,750)
- UAFS graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($146 vs. $317)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/