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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 3,498 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Fairmont State ?
- University of North Alabama is 69.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at University of North Alabama than Fairmont State University ($20,400.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Fairmont State ($9,837 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 29.7% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,730 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 109.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($13,699 vs. $6,547)
University of North Alabama vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 65 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of North Alabama (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than University of North Alabama (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $3,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,600)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $163 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State 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/