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ATU Grantham University UAPB Baylor UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Tabor College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $21,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $27,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | - | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $237 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Tabor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 637 students)
UAFS vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 754% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.1% higher at Tabor than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($35,050.00 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 Tabor ($10,705 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,300 vs. $9,645)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Tabor College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 227.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($27,113 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tabor (3.23)
UAFS vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Tabor? 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 Tabor and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $9,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($14,132 vs. $23,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($146 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/