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Overview |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 8,721 students)
University of North Alabama vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or LSUS?
- University of North Alabama is 80.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.7% higher at University of North Alabama than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($20,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of North Alabama ($7,587 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 32.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,730 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 38% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,699 vs. $9,929)
University of North Alabama vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 2 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 LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
University of North Alabama vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or LSUS? 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 LSUS and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than University of North Alabama (28% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,400 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,837)
- LSUS graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($201 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/