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Overview |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $174 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Washburn University | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 60.4% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Washburn University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($20,328.00 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 Washburn University ($9,959 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 13.2% lower than costs at Washburn University ($8,866 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 72.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($13,469 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or UAPB .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UAPB (2.9)
UAPB vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Washburn 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 Washburn University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $12,100 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $30,200)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $9,848 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($16,900 vs. $26,748)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($174 vs. $276)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/