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TROY University of South Alabama Alabama Jacksonville State University University of Montevallo Arkansas State University FGCU Memphis Auburn Austin Peay State University SCF UA Huntsville| University of North Alabama | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $93 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or FSW?
- University of North Alabama is 318.7% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at University of North Alabama than Florida SouthWestern State College ($20,400.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of North Alabama ($7,792 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 29.9% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,730 vs. $10,044)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama as Florida SouthWestern State College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 139.2% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,699 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FSW (3.06)
University of North Alabama vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or FSW? 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 FSW and University of North Alabama.
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $3,500 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $12,837 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,837)
- FSW graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($93 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/