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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 51.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Penn College than University of North Alabama ($23,190.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Penn College ($9,837 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 56.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,730 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 88.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,699 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Penn College? 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 Penn College and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of North Alabama (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,837)
- Penn College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/