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Overview |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #868 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | saumag.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $175 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 24.5% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at UAPB than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,810.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,959 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($7,809 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 44.6% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,469 vs. $9,316)
UAPB vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 117 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- UAPB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
UAPB vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $7,700 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,200)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,728 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,748)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($175 vs. $276)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/