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Overview |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $268 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 88% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($19,290.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 11.1% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,645 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,283 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $11,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,132 vs. $26,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($146 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/