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Overview |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at NSU than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,920.00 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 NSU ($10,705 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 12.4% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,645 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 46.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($12,164 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NSU (2.9)
UAFS vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or NSU? 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 NSU and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,868 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,132 vs. $31,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/