- Both University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Alcorn State University (Alcorn State) are public.
- UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, AR and Alcorn State is located in Alcorn State, MS.
- UAPB has more expensive tuition of $17,029 than Alcorn State ($8,549).
- UAPB has tighter acceptance rate of 46.69% than Alcorn State (78.61%).
- Alcorn State has higher SAT scores of 1,005 than UAPB (920).
- Alcorn State is larger with 2,933 students than UAPB (2,387 students).
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff View More Rivals | Alcorn State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #9 in Mississippi | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pine Bluff, AR | Location | Alcorn State, MS |
UAPB| Known as | Alcorn State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,019 Arkansas residents $17,029 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,549 |
| $8,647 Arkansas residents $16,351 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,854 Mississippi residents $9,263 out-of-state |
| $11,636 | Financial Aid | $10,075 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 46.69% | Acceptance Rate | 78.61% |
| 25.06% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 920 SAT, 15 ACT | Test Scores | 1,005 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,387 | Total Students | 2,933 |
| 2,182 | Undergraduate | 2,431 |
| 205 | Graduate | 502 |
| 233 | Online Enrollment | 599 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $30,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) $4,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) $7,581 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,266 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 155 Full-time 42 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 148 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 615 Full-time 44 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 611 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $53,958 for Faculties $48,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,264 for Faculties $42,357 Part-time |