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Overview |
UAFS | Central | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAFS | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 95.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Central than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,080.00 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 Central ($10,705 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,645 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,283 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Central? 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 Central and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $6,500 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,309 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($14,132 vs. $22,441)
- UAFS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($146 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/