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Overview |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 1,934 students)
University of North Alabama vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 248.2% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at CBU than University of North Alabama ($35,520.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than CBU ($9,837 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 32.2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($7,730 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 96.8% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($26,964 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 78 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of North Alabama (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CBU (87.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or CBU? 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 CBU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than University of North Alabama (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/