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Henderson State vs University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

Henderson State University and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Arkansas, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Henderson, nestled in the historic town of Arkadelphia, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring undergraduates. In contrast, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, located in the vibrant city of Pine Bluff, maintains a higher graduation rate, indicating its commitment to student success. While Henderson's student body is predominantly White, UAPB's student population is predominantly Black, reflecting the rich diversity of Arkansas's cultural heritage. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, tuition fees, and additional factors that may influence your choice of higher education.
Henderson State University logo

Henderson State University

 		University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff logo

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Overview

Location Arkadelphia, Arkansas Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Campus setting Town: Distant City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 56.0% 63.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 75.0% 67.5%
Application fees $25
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $45
SAT range 978 - 1151 810 - 1016
ACT range 18 - 24 14 - 18
Students submitting SAT score 6.0% 12.0%
Students submitting ACT score 90.0% 81.0%
Total number of applicants 2,377 4,699
Total number of admissions given out 1,783 3,173
Admitted students who chose to enroll 418 677
Yield rate 23.4% 21.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $26,265
Out of state: $28,473
In state: $19,012
Out of state: $25,882
Average net price $16,233 $11,053
Tuition
In state: $5,880
Out of state: $8,088
In state: $5,370
Out of state: $12,240
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,700
Meal plan: $3,600
Room/dormitory: $4,600
Meal plan: $4,024
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 95.0%
Average amount $9,262 		99.0%
Average amount $10,877
Students receiving federal student loan 71.0%
Average amount $5,043 		73.0%
Average amount $6,084
Students taking out private loans 3.0%
Average amount $11,456 		1.0%
Average amount $11,316

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,228
Men 47.4% Women 52.6% 		2,484
Men 41.0% Women 59.0%
Graduate students 691
Men 22.3% Women 77.7% 		186
Men 49.5% Women 50.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 19.2% 33.2%
International students 1.5% 1.7%
Campus local/setting Town: Distant City: Small
Dormitory capacity 2,061 1,421
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Arkansas Texas Louisiana Missouri Alabama Arkansas Illinois Texas Tennessee Missouri

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio 14:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 37.2% 40.8%
Dropout rate 36.8% 32.8%
Transferred out 20.6% 23.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $56,726
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,313
  • Year 2: $34,420
  • Year 3: $35,691
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,299
  • Year 2: $25,580
  • Year 3: $26,653
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,587
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,827
  • Year 2: $32,711
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,237
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,967
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,338
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,225
  • Year 2: $30,409
  • Year 3: N/A
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,834
  • Year 2: $28,236
  • Year 3: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,906
  • Year 2: $44,468
  • Year 3: $48,650
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,365
  • Year 2: $30,409
  • Year 3: $37,282
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,903
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $32,312
Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,974
  • Year 2: $28,598
  • Year 3: $32,106
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,246
  • Year 2: $29,141
  • Year 3: $31,564
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,630
  • Year 2: $27,204
  • Year 3: $28,042
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,479
  • Year 2: $22,892
  • Year 3: $27,492
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $24,035
  • Year 3: $27,352
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,324
  • Year 2: $26,187
  • Year 3: $24,950
Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,038
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: N/A

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