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CCSU ECSU TROY UNH Quinnipiac WestConn University of South Alabama SHU Alabama University of Bridgeport Jacksonville State University University of Montevallo| University of North Alabama | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | SCSU | ||
| 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 8,889 students)
University of North Alabama vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or SCSU?
- University of North Alabama is 57.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at University of North Alabama than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,400.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than SCSU ($9,837 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 82.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,730 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 87.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,699 vs. $7,308)
University of North Alabama vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 109 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SCSU (82.9%)
University of North Alabama vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or SCSU? 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 SCSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of North Alabama (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $23,250)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/