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