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AAMU Albany State University TROY ATU Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | University of Arkansas Fort Smith | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $146 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or UAFS?
- Alabama State University is 102.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Alabama State than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,656.00 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 Alabama State ($10,705 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 59.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($6,050 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,029 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or UAFS? 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 UAFS and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $5,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $29,500)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $17,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($14,132 vs. $32,091)
- UAFS graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($146 vs. $331)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/