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Overview |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 1,115.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.1% higher at Baylor than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($54,844.00 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 Baylor ($10,387 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 45.3% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,799 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Baylor University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 160.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($20,409 vs. $7,827)
UAFS vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UAFS (3.39)
- UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Baylor (51%)
UAFS vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Baylor? 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 Baylor and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (72% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $21,200 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($14,132 vs. $25,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($146 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/