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Overview |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #987 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 805/1045 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UAPB | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,387 students)
Arkansas vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UAPB?
- University of Arkansas is 35.9% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Arkansas than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($25,420.00 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 Arkansas ($9,959 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 39.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,866 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 58.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,469 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 283 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UAPB (69.3%)
Arkansas vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UAPB? 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 UAPB and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $20,200 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,748)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/