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LSU ATU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UNO| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $201 |
Diversity |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 37.8% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at UAFS than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,376.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UAFS ($7,587 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,645 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 19.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,929 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUS (3.38)
UAFS vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or LSUS? 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 LSUS and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $4,500 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $5,368 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($14,132 vs. $19,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($146 vs. $201)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/