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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE TROY Southern Illinois University University of South Alabama Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Alabama Jacksonville State University| University of North Alabama | Eastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $244 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | EIU | ||
| 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 8,857 students)
University of North Alabama vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or EIU?
- University of North Alabama is 5.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at University of North Alabama than Eastern Illinois University ($20,400.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than EIU ($9,837 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 39.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,730 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 16.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($13,699 vs. $11,773)
University of North Alabama vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 17 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EIU (3.39)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than EIU (68%)
University of North Alabama vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or EIU? 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 EIU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of North Alabama (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $1,813 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $23,650)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($225 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/