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Overview |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $178 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,427 students)
University of North Alabama vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or GSU?
- University of North Alabama is 35.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at University of North Alabama than Governors State University ($20,400.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than University of North Alabama ($9,833 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 42.3% lower than costs at Governors State University ($7,730 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 14.3% larger than aid received Governors State University ($13,699 vs. $11,987)
University of North Alabama vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 116 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of North Alabama (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or GSU? 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 GSU and University of North Alabama.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,900)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $4,587 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,837)
- GSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($178 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/