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Overview |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $149 |
Diversity |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 2,110 students)
UAFS vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or A&M-Texarkana?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 48.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($18,819.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than UAFS ($10,646 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 19% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,645 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,114 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
UAFS vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and UAFS.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $2,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($14,132 vs. $14,504)
- UAFS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($146 vs. $149)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/