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Overview |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $276 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | UAPB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,387 students)
Athens State University vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or UAPB?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UAPB than Athens State University ($12,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($13,469 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or UAPB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UAPB and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,200)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $8,214 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($18,534 vs. $26,748)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($191 vs. $276)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/