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Overview |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,506 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,799 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,387 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,827 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,677 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 5,506 students)
UAFS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 51% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($6,812.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($16,478.00 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($10,387 vs. $13,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($7,770 vs. $9,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students is 91.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,827 vs. $4,087)
UAFS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than UAFS (81.5%)
UAFS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $9,600 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,839 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($14,132 vs. $24,971)
- UAFS graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($146 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/