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Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University UAFS PSC| Heritage Christian University | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $276 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | UAPB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or UAPB?
- Heritage Christian University is 80% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($10,152.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UAPB than Heritage Christian University ($12,810.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than UAPB ($5,020 vs. $9,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($6,540 vs. $8,866)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University as University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 5.3% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($13,469 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or Heritage Christian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 23 points higher than at Heritage Christian University (848)
- Incoming UAPB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman Heritage Christian University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UAPB (69.3%)
Heritage Christian University vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/