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Overview |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 4,085 students)
UA Huntsville vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or USAFA?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UA Huntsville than United States Air Force Academy ($23,012.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than United States Air Force Academy (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($8,983 vs. $0)
UA Huntsville vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or UA Huntsville .
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at USAFA (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than USAFA (16.2%)
UA Huntsville vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or USAFA? 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 USAFA and UA Huntsville.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/