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Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University UAFS Francis Marion University PSC| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | UAM | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAPB | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UAPB | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $155 |
Diversity |
UAPB | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAPB | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | UAM | ||
| 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 Monticello is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or UAM?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 10.8% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at UAPB than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($12,810.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than UAM ($9,959 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($7,320 vs. $8,866)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as University of Arkansas at Monticello (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 45% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($13,469 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or UAPB .
- Accepted freshman UAPB students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAPB vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or UAM? 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 UAM and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at UAPB is the same as at University of Arkansas at Monticello (23% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello earn on average $3,600 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $11,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,748)
- UAM graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($155 vs. $276)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/