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Overview |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| 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 | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $146 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 5,379 students)
University of North Alabama vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or UAFS?
- University of North Alabama is 148.5% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($20,400.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than UAFS ($9,837 vs. $10,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($7,730 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 65.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($13,699 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UAFS (3.39)
University of North Alabama vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or UAFS? 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 UAFS and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $5,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,705 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,837)
- UAFS graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($146 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/