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Overview |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,100 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,060 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,070 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,122 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,649 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,274 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,792 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 2,182 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1048 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $299 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 2,100 students)
UAPB vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $6,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at UAPB than Jackson State University ($14,070.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Jackson State University ($11,649 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 29.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,122 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Jackson State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 50.9% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($12,274 vs. $8,133)
UAPB vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 39 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UAPB (57.5%)
UAPB vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $2,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $29,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($276 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/