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Overview |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,023 students)
University of North Alabama vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or MWSU?
- University of North Alabama is 56% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at University of North Alabama than Missouri Western State University ($20,400.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than MWSU ($9,837 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 32% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($7,730 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 30.1% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($13,699 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MWSU (3.25)
University of North Alabama vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or MWSU? 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 MWSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is the same as at Missouri Western State University (27% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $4,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($21,818 vs. $21,837)
- Missouri Western State University and University of North Alabama graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($225 vs. $225)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/