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Overview |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $206 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UAPB | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Worcester State 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Worcester State University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 481.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at UAPB than Worcester 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 Worcester State University ($9,959 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 49.4% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($8,866 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 129% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($13,469 vs. $5,881)
UAPB vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 149 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $19,000 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $30,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,748)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($206 vs. $276)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/