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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,686 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 59% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at University of North Alabama than Bethel University ($20,400.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Bethel ($9,837 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 73.9% lower than costs at Bethel University ($7,730 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Bethel University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 2.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($13,699 vs. $13,396)
University of North Alabama vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 99 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Bethel (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bethel (88.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Bethel? 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 Bethel and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than University of North Alabama (32% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $6,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($21,837 vs. $28,250)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($225 vs. $292)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/