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Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University UAFS PSC| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Ranken Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $142 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,671 students)
UAPB vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 178.7% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Ranken Technical College than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($15,720.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Ranken Technical College ($9,959 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($8,150 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Ranken Technical College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 19.5% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($13,469 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or UAPB .
UAPB vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (100% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $19,800 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $30,200)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $12,998 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($13,750 vs. $26,748)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($142 vs. $276)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/