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Overview |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $206 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Worcester State University | ||
| 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 5,311 students)
UAFS vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Worcester State University?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 323.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at UAFS than Worcester State University ($11,376.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Worcester State University ($10,705 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 37.3% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,645 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 40.8% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($8,283 vs. $5,881)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
UAFS vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Worcester State University? 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 Worcester State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $5,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $20,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($146 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/