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Overview |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 5,324 students)
University of North Alabama vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or ESU ?
- University of North Alabama is 93.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at University of North Alabama than Emporia State University ($20,400.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than ESU ($9,837 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 20.4% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,730 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Emporia State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 156.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($13,699 vs. $5,345)
University of North Alabama vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 3 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ESU (3.41)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than ESU (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or ESU ? 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 ESU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of North Alabama (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,900 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,837)
- ESU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($200 vs. $225)
- More ESU 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/