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Overview |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 8,632 students)
University of North Alabama vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or TSU?
- University of North Alabama is 37.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at University of North Alabama than Texas Southern University ($20,400.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than TSU ($9,837 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 25% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,730 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of North Alabama (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 13.4% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($13,699 vs. $12,085)
University of North Alabama vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 210 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of North Alabama (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or TSU? 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 TSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is higher than Texas Southern University (27% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $4,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $36,200)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $7,521 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $29,358)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($225 vs. $303)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/