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Alaska Pacific University University of Alaska Fairbanks USC Aiken Savannah State University UC Davis UC Riverside| University of Alaska Anchorage | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | AASU | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
UAA | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $219 |
Diversity |
UAA | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
UAA | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 7,041 students)
UAA vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or AASU ?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 56.2% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at UAA than Armstrong State University ($19,776.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than UAA ($12,404 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,176 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Armstrong State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 28.3% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,929 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AASU (3.24)
UAA vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or AASU ? 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 AASU and UAA.
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (32% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $6,500 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,400)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $2,546 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($18,704 vs. $21,250)
- UAA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/