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Overview |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $289 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($21,036.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UAFS ($9,231 vs. $10,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 3.3% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,799 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 99.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($15,589 vs. $7,827)
UAFS vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UAFS (81.5%)
UAFS vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $13,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $28,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($146 vs. $289)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/