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KSC ATU UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Grantham University University of Massachusetts-Boston| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $279 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,506 students vs. 3,839 students)
UAFS vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 163.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at Plymouth than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($22,810.00 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 Plymouth ($10,387 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 23.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,799 vs. $12,104)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Plymouth State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 30% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,179 vs. $7,827)
UAFS vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UAFS (81.5%)
UAFS vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $12,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($14,132 vs. $27,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($146 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/