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Overview |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 988/1176 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $372 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UAPB | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Dillard 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
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,224 students)
UAPB vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Dillard University?
- Dillard University is 224.1% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Dillard University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($18,280.00 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 Dillard University ($9,959 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 21% lower than costs at Dillard University ($8,866 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($14,651 vs. $13,469)
UAPB vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Dillard University (888) is 17 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Dillard University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Dillard 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 Dillard University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Dillard University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Dillard University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($35,400 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $9,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $36,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($276 vs. $372)
- More Dillard University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/