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Overview |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $162 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,777 students)
University of North Alabama vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or SWOSU?
- University of North Alabama is 54.9% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at University of North Alabama than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($20,400.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than SWOSU ($9,837 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 11.5% lower than costs at University of North Alabama ($6,930 vs. $7,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 60.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($13,699 vs. $8,539)
University of North Alabama vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 37 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than University of North Alabama (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,900)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,150 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($15,687 vs. $21,837)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($162 vs. $225)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/