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Overview |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $207 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,773 students)
University of North Alabama vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or WSC?
- University of North Alabama is 78.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.9% higher at University of North Alabama than Wayne State College ($20,400.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than WSC ($9,837 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 14.7% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($7,730 vs. $8,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Wayne State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 74.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($13,699 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSC (3.36)
University of North Alabama vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or WSC? 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 WSC and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than University of North Alabama (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $1,787 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($20,050 vs. $21,837)
- WSC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($207 vs. $225)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/