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Overview |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $317 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Southern University and A & M College?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.3% higher at UAPB than Southern University and A & M College ($12,810.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern University and A & M College ($9,959 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 5.6% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,866 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 79.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($13,469 vs. $7,514)
UAPB vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 40 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- UAPB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
UAPB vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at UAPB is higher than Southern University and A & M College (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $7,800 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $4,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,748 vs. $30,750)
- UAPB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($276 vs. $317)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/