U of NOLA vs University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of the University of New Orleans (UNO) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) through our comprehensive side-by-side comparison. With acceptance rates of 84% and 94%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. UNO's larger student population offers a vibrant campus life, while UAFS's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Discover the differences in popular majors, graduation rates, and more in the detailed table below to find the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith	University of New Orleans
Overview
Location	Fort Smith, Arkansas	New Orleans, Louisiana
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	58.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	55.8%	80.6%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	1010 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		5.0%
Students submitting ACT score		78.0%
Total number of applicants	3,571	5,633
Total number of admissions given out	1,993	4,539
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,084	1,151
Yield rate	54.4%	25.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,548 Out of state: $30,820	In state: $25,647 Out of state: $30,483
Average net price	$9,663	$11,341
Tuition	In state: $4,104 Out of state: $11,376	In state: $6,090 Out of state: $10,926
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,390 Meal plan: $3,700	Room/dormitory: $5,810 Meal plan: $4,720
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,604	88.0% Average amount $9,565
Students receiving federal student loan	33.0% Average amount $4,692	35.0% Average amount $4,585
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $8,042	1.0% Average amount $10,464

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,403 Men 41.1% Women 58.9%	6,508 Men 47.5% Women 52.5%
Graduate students	44 Men 20.5% Women 79.5%	1,445 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.4%
International students	1.2%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	940	1,604
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Louisiana Illinois Texas Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Precision Production Liberal Arts Automotive Technology	Business Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	26.3%	38.9%
Dropout rate	57.4%	20.6%
Transferred out	13.8%	34.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,967 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $74,073 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,533 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $69,852 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,819 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $66,931 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,202 Year 2: $63,692 Year 3: $64,372 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,417 Year 2: $59,214 Year 3: $64,229 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,978 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $58,936 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,846 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $58,924 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,991 Year 2: $44,356 Year 3: $49,826 Hospitality Administration/Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,126 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,131 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $41,549

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