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Overview |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #1026 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $9,452 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $12,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
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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 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 845/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $351 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (2,945 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Savannah State University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Savannah State University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($14,784.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than UAPB ($9,452 vs. $9,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 8.5% lower than costs at Savannah State University ($8,866 vs. $9,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as Savannah State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 6.2% larger than aid received Savannah State University ($13,469 vs. $12,687)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 24 points higher than at Savannah State University (847)
- Incoming UAPB students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Savannah State University (18)
- Accepted freshman UAPB students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
UAPB vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Savannah 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 Savannah State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Savannah State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Savannah State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $7,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $34,006)
- UAPB graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($276 vs. $351)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/