College comparison

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith vs Valdosta State University

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	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR	Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
Acceptance rateValdosta State University is more selective	80%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	920–1100
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,091	6,622
Avg net price	$10,574	$10,945
Median earnings (10 yr)Valdosta State University reports higher median earnings	$41,102	$49,361
Graduation rate	38%	42%
Median debt	$18,250	$24,779
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith or Valdosta State University harder to get into?

Valdosta State University is more selective: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and Valdosta State University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith vs Valdosta State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and 920–1100 at Valdosta State University. 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.