University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) vs Dalton State

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) or Dalton State College (DSC). While both institutions offer unique opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. UAFS boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, DSC maintains a smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. When it comes to academic offerings, UAFS excels in engineering and business programs, while DSC shines in nursing and health sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Dalton State College	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Overview
Location	Dalton, Georgia	Fort Smith, Arkansas
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	55.8%
Application fees	$30	$50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		3,571
Total number of admissions given out		1,993
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,084
Yield rate		54.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $17,722 Out of state: $24,628	In state: $23,548 Out of state: $30,820
Average net price	$5,760	$9,663
Tuition	In state: $2,563 Out of state: $9,469	In state: $4,104 Out of state: $11,376
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,500 Meal plan: $3,200	Room/dormitory: $5,390 Meal plan: $3,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $6,192	97.0% Average amount $8,604
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $3,754	33.0% Average amount $4,692
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $7,271	2.0% Average amount $8,042

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,525 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	5,403 Men 41.1% Women 58.9%
Graduate students	N/A	44 Men 20.5% Women 79.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	N/A
International students	1.2%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	363	940
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama New York	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Business Health Professions Precision Production Liberal Arts Automotive Technology
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.0%	26.3%
Dropout rate	37.8%	57.4%
Transferred out	29.3%	13.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,107 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $67,672 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,614 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,885 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,179 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $53,429 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,835 Year 2: $49,436 Year 3: $50,217 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,134 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $47,528 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,283 Year 2: $40,275 Year 3: $44,820 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,029 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $40,932 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,195 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $39,516 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $38,914 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,269 Year 2: $35,653 Year 3: $38,425	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,923 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $62,803 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,394 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $59,673 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,470 Year 2: $51,392 Year 3: $51,551 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $43,001 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $41,202 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,587 Year 2: $32,071 Year 3: $37,742 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,076 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $36,641 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,492 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $36,412 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,945 Year 2: $31,853 Year 3: $33,768 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,418 Year 2: $32,678 Year 3: $33,668

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