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Overview |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,607 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uaf.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,240 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,824 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,650 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,450 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,975 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 29% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than University of Alaska Fairbanks based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 6,607 students)
University of Alaska Fairbanks vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Fairbanks or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 100.6% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Fairbanks for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at CofC than University of Alaska Fairbanks ($35,338.00 vs. $19,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Fairbanks than CofC ($9,450 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 21.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,650 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Alaska Fairbanks (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Alaska Fairbanks ($9,499 vs. $8,704)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Fairbanks or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of Alaska Fairbanks .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 83 points higher than at University of Alaska Fairbanks (1058)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Alaska Fairbanks (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Alaska Fairbanks (3.4)
University of Alaska Fairbanks vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Fairbanks or CofC? 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 CofC and University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Alaska Fairbanks (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks students graduate with a $4,525 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($16,975 vs. $21,500)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alaska Fairbanks students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/