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Overview |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 5,506 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $10,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $7,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 2,677 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $146 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 5,506 students)
Arkansas vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UAFS?
- University of Arkansas is 69.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at Arkansas than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($26,690.00 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 Arkansas ($10,387 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,799 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,109 vs. $7,827)
Arkansas vs. UAFS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UAFS (3.39)
- UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UAFS? 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 UAFS and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $15,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($146 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/