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Overview |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,059 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,441 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,398 | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,243 | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $174 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (10,059 students vs. 3,200 students)
University of North Alabama vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or ECU?
- University of North Alabama is 61.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at University of North Alabama than East Central University ($20,400.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than University of North Alabama ($9,355 vs. $10,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of North Alabama ($7,752 vs. $7,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than East Central University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 29.2% larger than aid received East Central University ($11,515 vs. $8,911)
University of North Alabama vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 57 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ECU (3.31)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than ECU (65.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or ECU? 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 ECU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than University of North Alabama (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $600 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $4,959 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($16,878 vs. $21,837)
- ECU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($174 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/