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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 3,947 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Parkside?
- University of North Alabama is 62% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($20,400.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of North Alabama ($8,510 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,730 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 93% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($13,699 vs. $7,098)
University of North Alabama vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 57 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Parkside (72.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Parkside? 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 Parkside and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than University of North Alabama (28% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $100 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $1,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,965)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($225 vs. $237)
- More Parkside 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/