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Overview |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 134.8% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at UAFS than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,376.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Southern Illinois University ($10,705 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 10.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,645 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 36% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,269 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
UAFS vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $12,800 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $22,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($146 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/