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Overview |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $251 |
Diversity |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 57.6% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at UWSP than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,132.00 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 UWSP ($10,387 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,500 vs. $9,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 83.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,827 vs. $4,255)
UAFS vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than UAFS (81.5%)
UAFS vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or UWSP? 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 UWSP and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $6,700 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,228 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($14,132 vs. $24,360)
- UAFS graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($146 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/