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Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University UAFS PSC TC| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Louisiana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $238 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,026 students)
UAPB vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Louisiana College?
- Louisiana College is 247.3% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Louisiana College than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($19,590.00 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 Louisiana College ($9,959 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 16% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($7,646 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($13,650 vs. $13,469)
UAPB vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 98 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Louisiana College? 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 Louisiana College and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Louisiana College is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $15,400 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $30,200)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,721 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,748)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($238 vs. $276)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/