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Overview |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Albany, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 6,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | asurams.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $11,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $33,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $343 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | Albany State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Albany 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
- Albany State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Albany State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Albany State University?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 1% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Albany State University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($14,786.00 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 Albany State University ($10,705 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 6.1% lower than costs at Albany State University ($9,645 vs. $10,232)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Albany State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,026 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Albany State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albany State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
UAFS vs. Albany State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Albany 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 Albany State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $200 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,800)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $19,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $33,250)
- UAFS graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($146 vs. $343)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/