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Overview |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 9,056 students)
University of North Alabama vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or PVAMU?
- University of North Alabama is 38.1% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at PVAMU than University of North Alabama ($22,590.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than PVAMU ($9,837 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 24.3% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($7,730 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Prairie View A & M University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($14,071 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 170 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
University of North Alabama vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than University of North Alabama (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,900 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,000)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $7,118 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $28,955)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($225 vs. $299)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/