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Overview |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $113 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Santa Fe College?
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at UAFS than Santa Fe College ($11,376.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Santa Fe College ($10,705 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 3.8% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,645 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 241.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($8,283 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or UAFS .
UAFS vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and UAFS.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $2,500 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,000)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $3,107 lower median federal student loan debt than UAFS graduates. ($11,025 vs. $14,132)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UAFS graduates. ($113 vs. $146)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/