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Overview |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 2,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $13,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 7,511 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $292 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,506 students vs. 2,894 students)
UAFS vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 74.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at UAFS than Alcorn State University ($11,376.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Alcorn State University ($10,387 vs. $13,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 4.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,799 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 37.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,763 vs. $7,827)
UAFS vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Alcorn State University (24.7%)
UAFS vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $1,400 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $33,600)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $14,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $28,250)
- UAFS graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($146 vs. $292)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/