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ATU UT Tyler Grantham University Texas State UAPB Baylor UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | - | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $268 |
Diversity |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | East Texas Baptist 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 1,771 students)
UAFS vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 568.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at East Texas Baptist University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($27,450.00 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 East Texas Baptist University ($10,705 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 5.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,645 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 99.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,552 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $7,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $11,868 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $26,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($146 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/