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Fort Smith, AR · North Canton, OH
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Kent State University at Stark | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,574/yr | $10,897/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,890/yr | $8,312/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,250 | $24,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,391/yr | $8,216/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,392/yr | $10,651/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,804/yr | $14,401/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $14,297/yr | $14,909/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $193/mo | $260/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,082/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,111/yr | $11,810/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,416/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,476/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,048/yr | $15,936/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,334/yr | $7,492/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,182/yr | $17,342/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 36% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 80% | 86% |
| SAT average | 1050 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–23 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–24 · Math 16–23 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,677 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 2,181 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 886 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 41% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 81% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Required | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 38% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $41,102/yr | $45,388/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,344–$61,170 | $27,117–$66,038 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 45% | 29% |
| White students graduating | 38% | 38% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 27% |
| Asian students graduating | 62% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,925/yr | $40,179/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 56% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 0.2% |
| Pell students who graduate | 35% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 32% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 29% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 8.6% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $37,858/yr | $43,003/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 10% | Liberal Arts & General Studies 96% · Visual & Performing Arts 2% · Computer & Information Sciences 1% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 36% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 96% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 2% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 1% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — <1% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 5% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — <1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $69,618/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,645/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.4% | 1.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,091 | 2,692 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 24 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 37 | 43 |
| Average professor pay | $7,331/mo | $8,977/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 49% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $29,173 | $50,411 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | North Canton, OH |
| Region | Southeast | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1928 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Men | 38% | 37% |
| Women | 62% | 63% |
| White students | 56% | 78% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 3.8% |
| Asian students | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 48% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 22% | 72% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,595/yr | $8,382/yr |
| Endowment | $118.6M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 918 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,750/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,350/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 10 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 144 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $4.5M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $30,615 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.