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Overview |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $229 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UAFS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Fayetteville 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 310.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at UAFS than Fayetteville State University ($11,376.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UAFS ($6,355 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,440 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,050 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
UAFS vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,500)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $22,161)
- UAFS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($146 vs. $229)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/