UA Fort Smith vs. Central State
UA Fort Smith ranked #-1 and Central State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Central State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UA Fort Smith's tuition ($12,182) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- UA Fort Smith's acceptance rate (80.46%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- UA Fort Smith has higher yield (40.17%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than UA Fort Smith (18 to 1).
- UA Fort Smith (5,496 students) is larger than Central State (2,708 students) with more enrolled students.
- UA Fort Smith ($8,039) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- UA Fort Smith's graduation rate (38%) is higher than Central State (23%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,334 In-State
$12,182 out-of-state
$12,182 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,039
Test Scores
Admission
80.46% Acceptance Rate
40.17% Yield
Enrollment
5,459 Undergraduate
37 Graduate
1,012 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
205 Faculties (full-time)
494 Staffs (full-time)
$65,787 Faculty Salary
$56,749 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,058 In-State
$10,058 out-of-state
$10,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,074
Test Scores
Admission
98.61% Acceptance Rate
19.38% Yield
Enrollment
2,665 Undergraduate
43 Graduate
1,085 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$69,281 Faculty Salary
$60,996 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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