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ATU UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University Grantham University KU SWOSU UAPB Baylor GSU- Grambling| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | USAO | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UAFS | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
UAFS | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | N/A |
Diversity |
UAFS | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | USAO | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 825 students)
UAFS vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 61.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at USAO than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,820.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than UAFS ($8,390 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 37.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($7,000 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 47.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($12,201 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or USAO? 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 USAO and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $1,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $35,000)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/