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Overview |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $248 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Salem State University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 519.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at UAPB than Salem State University ($12,810.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Salem State University ($9,959 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 68.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($8,866 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 57.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($13,469 vs. $8,562)
UAPB vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or UAPB .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Salem 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 Salem State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $30,200)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,748)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/