- Both Jackson State University (Jackson State) and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are public.
- Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS and UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, AR.
- UAPB has more expensive tuition of $17,029 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- UAPB has tighter acceptance rate of 46.69% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than UAPB (920).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than UAPB (2,387 students).
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| #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Pine Bluff, AR |
Jackson State| Known as | UAPB | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,019 Arkansas residents $17,029 out-of-state |
| $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,647 Arkansas residents $16,351 out-of-state |
| $7,977 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 71.73% | Acceptance Rate | 46.69% |
| 20.71% | Yield | 25.06% |
| 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 920 SAT, 15 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,906 | Total Students | 2,387 |
| 4,927 | Undergraduate | 2,182 |
| 1,979 | Graduate | 205 |
| 2,865 | Online Enrollment | 233 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $33,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $30,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) $4,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,266 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 222 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 155 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 914 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 615 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,958 for Faculties $48,050 Part-time |