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Overview |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Morgan State | ||
| 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Morgan State?
- Morgan State University is 33.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Morgan State than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($15,948.00 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 Morgan State ($10,705 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 26.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($9,645 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 53.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($12,738 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
UAFS vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($14,132 vs. $31,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/