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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $146 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UAFS?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 71.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($12,450.00 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,705 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($7,809 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 12.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,316 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UAFS (3.39)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $2,888 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($14,132 vs. $17,020)
- UAFS graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($146 vs. $175)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/