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Overview |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $317 |
Diversity |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 7,341 students)
UAA vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Southern University and A & M College?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.2% higher at UAA than Southern University and A & M College ($19,776.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Southern University and A & M College ($13,931 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 32.5% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($9,366 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than University of Alaska Anchorage (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 6.1% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($7,545 vs. $7,112)
UAA vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UAA has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
UAA vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and UAA.
- The graduation rate at UAA is higher than Southern University and A & M College (25% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $10,900 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,000)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $12,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($18,704 vs. $30,750)
- UAA graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($193 vs. $317)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/