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Overview |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $186 |
Diversity |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at NSU than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($15,270.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than UAFS ($9,669 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,292 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,528 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 NSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UAFS (3.39)
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 (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $3,868 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,132 vs. $18,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($146 vs. $186)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/