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Overview |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 2,588 students)
University of North Alabama vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or CU?
- Cumberland University is 147.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at CU than University of North Alabama ($25,200.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than CU ($9,837 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 16.3% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,730 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 61.7% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($22,145 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 38 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CU (3.3)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CU (66.2%)
University of North Alabama vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or CU? 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 CU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than University of North Alabama (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,000 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($21,729 vs. $21,837)
- CU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($224 vs. $225)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/