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Overview |
CCA | UAPB | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CCA | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $276 |
Diversity |
CCA | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCA | UAPB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or UAPB?
- Concordia College Selma is 75.9% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at UAPB than Concordia College Selma ($12,810.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than CCA ($9,959 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 55.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($5,700 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 153.8% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($13,469 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or CCA .
CCA vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at UAPB is higher than Concordia College Selma (23% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff earn on average $5,100 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($30,200 vs. $25,100)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $10,122 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($26,748 vs. $36,870)
- UAPB graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($276 vs. $381)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/