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Overview |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,059 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,441 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,398 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,243 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (10,059 students vs. 834 students)
University of North Alabama vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 212.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at KWC than University of North Alabama ($31,900.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than KWC ($10,441 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 45.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,900 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 95.9% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($22,561 vs. $11,515)
University of North Alabama vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 21 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KWC (3.3)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than KWC (67%)
University of North Alabama vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or KWC? 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 KWC and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than University of North Alabama (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $2,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,500)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,907)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($225 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/