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Overview |
Alabama | UNF | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 16,406 students)
Alabama vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UNF?
- The University of Alabama is 159.3% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Alabama than University of North Florida ($31,460.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Alabama ($11,338 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 41.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,192 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than The University of Alabama (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 79.4% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($15,683 vs. $8,742)
Alabama vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 41 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UNF (70.5%)
Alabama vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UNF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNF and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of North Florida (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $2,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,750)
- UNF graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/