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Overview |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Anchorage, AK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | alaskapacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $22,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $12,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 99.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $240 |
Diversity |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Alaska Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 595 students)
UAA vs. Alaska Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Alaska Pacific University?
- Alaska Pacific University is 228.6% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Alaska Pacific University than University of Alaska Anchorage ($20,350.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Alaska Pacific University ($15,609 vs. $22,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 52.6% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($8,300 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than University of Alaska Anchorage (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alaska Pacific University students is 40.5% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($12,549 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. Alaska Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Alaska Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alaska Pacific University or UAA .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Alaska Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or Alaska Pacific University? 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 Alaska Pacific University and UAA.
- The graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $3,300 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $4,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($18,704 vs. $23,250)
- UAA graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More Alaska Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/