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Overview |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,059 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,441 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 36% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,398 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,243 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 10,059 students)
University of North Alabama vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or UW-La Crosse?
- University of North Alabama is 27.9% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($20,400.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than UW-La Crosse ($10,441 vs. $13,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,900 vs. $7,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (96% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 146.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($11,515 vs. $4,678)
University of North Alabama vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 103 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
University of North Alabama vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of North Alabama (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($21,837 vs. $23,250)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/