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Overview |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $229 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 464% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.2% higher at UAPB than Fayetteville State University ($12,810.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UAPB ($6,355 vs. $9,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 6.5% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,866 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 34% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($13,469 vs. $10,050)
UAPB vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 1 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,200)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,587 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,748)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($229 vs. $276)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/