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Overview |
UAFS | UWO | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UAFS | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $245 |
Diversity |
UAFS | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 56.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at UWO than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($13,995.00 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 UWO ($10,705 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,894 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 86.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,283 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWO (3.24)
UAFS vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or UWO? 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 UWO and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $9,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $9,616 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($14,132 vs. $23,748)
- UAFS graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($146 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/