UAPB vs. American Baptist College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, AR with American Baptist College in Nashville, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,005 students vs. 46 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located in Pine Bluff, AR (Small City setting); American Baptist College is in Nashville, TN (Large City setting).
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. American Baptist College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 12:1; American Baptist College 5:1.

UAPB vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UAPB or American Baptist College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Baptist College than UAPB ($8,340 vs. $12,373).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 12.7% lower than at American Baptist College ($9,194 vs. $10,536).
• American Baptist College is 44.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UAPB (about $4,192 more per year; $13,604.00 vs. $9,412.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.3% higher at UAPB than at American Baptist College (about $4,388 more per year; $17,992.00 vs. $13,604.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American Baptist College than at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (100% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by American Baptist College students is 71.9% larger than aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students ($18,704 vs. $10,883).

UAPB vs. American Baptist College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or American Baptist College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between American Baptist College and UAPB.

• American Baptist College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 845/1108.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 14/18.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UAPB - Required; American Baptist College - Open admission.

UAPB vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UAPB and American Baptist College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's six-year graduation rate is 23%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for American Baptist College.
• Graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have median earnings of about $30,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for American Baptist College.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduates have a $4,502 lower median loan debt than American Baptist College graduates ($26,748 vs. $31,250).
• Among borrowers, UAPB graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than American Baptist College graduates ($276 vs. $323).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.