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Overview |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $403 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Central State University?
- Central State University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at UAFS than Central State University ($11,376.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than UAFS ($10,194 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 13% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,645 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 19.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,283 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Central State University (2.8)
UAFS vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Central 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 Central State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $7,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $27,200)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $24,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $39,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $257 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($146 vs. $403)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/