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ATU Rockhurst Grantham University UAPB Baylor Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | - | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 853 students)
UAFS vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 347.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at William Jewell College than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($18,360.00 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 William Jewell College ($10,705 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 5% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,645 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 62.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($13,451 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $13,500 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,868 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($14,132 vs. $25,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($146 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/