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Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University UAFS PSC Claflin University| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $287 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 755 students)
UAPB vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Rust College?
- Rust College is 75.5% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at UAPB than Rust College ($12,810.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than UAPB ($8,151 vs. $9,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 70.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($5,200 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 57.6% larger than aid received Rust College ($13,469 vs. $8,549)
UAPB vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 91 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming UAPB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman UAPB students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Rust 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 Rust College and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Rust College is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff earn on average $5,100 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($30,200 vs. $25,100)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $1,089 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($26,748 vs. $27,837)
- UAPB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($276 vs. $287)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/