College comparison

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR
Acceptance rateSouthern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective	75%	80%
SAT (25–75)	875–1105	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,708	4,091
Avg net price	$14,027	$10,574
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Magnolia, AR	Fort Smith, AR

Quick answers

Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Arkansas-Fort Smith harder to get into?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 75% and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

The middle-50% SAT range is 875–1105 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and — at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.