University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) vs. Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference

  • Both University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) are public.
  • UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, AR and Mississippi Valley State is located in Itta Bena, MS.
  • UAPB has more expensive tuition of $17,029 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
  • UAPB has tighter acceptance rate of 46.69% than Mississippi Valley State (86.28%).
  • UAPB is larger with 2,387 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Mississippi Valley State University

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Rankings#12 in Mississippi
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Pine Bluff, ARLocationItta Bena, MS
UAPBKnown asMississippi Valley State
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Baccalaureate College - Diverse FieldsCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Tuition & Fees
$9,019 Arkansas residents
$17,029 out-of-state
Undergraduate$7,414 Mississippi residents
$7,912 out-of-state
$8,647 Arkansas residents
$16,351 out-of-state
Graduate$8,066 Mississippi residents
$8,285 out-of-state
$11,636Financial Aid$8,687
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee
46.69%Acceptance Rate86.28%
25.06%Yield20.32%
920 SAT, 15 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
2,387Total Students1,879
2,182Undergraduate1,654
205Graduate225
233Online Enrollment226
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
41%Graduation Rate25%
25%Transfer-out Rate
59%Retention Rate62%
$30,600Average Earning after Graduation$27,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Weekend/Evening College
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420)
$4,600 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178)
$4,386 average annual costs
✔ (20 meals per week)
$4,266 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$3,794 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
155 Full-time
42 Part-time
Number of Faculties105 Full-time
40 Part-time
615 Full-time
44 Part-time
Number of Staffs409 Full-time
139 Part-time
$53,958 for Faculties
$48,050 Part-time
Average Salary$53,801 for Faculties
$38,643 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023