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Overview |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,527 students)
University of North Alabama vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or DSC?
- University of North Alabama is 298% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at University of North Alabama than Dalton State College ($20,400.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than University of North Alabama ($5,532 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 29.6% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,730 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of North Alabama (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 96.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($13,699 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DSC (3.1)
University of North Alabama vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or DSC? 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 DSC and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is higher than Dalton State College (27% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $8,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($14,887 vs. $21,837)
- DSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($153 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/