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Overview |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 7,045 students)
University of North Alabama vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or CSUMB?
- University of North Alabama is 77.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at University of North Alabama than California State University Monterey Bay ($20,400.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than CSUMB ($9,837 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 110.4% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($7,730 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than California State University Monterey Bay (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 57.4% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($13,699 vs. $8,702)
University of North Alabama vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or University of North Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
University of North Alabama vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than University of North Alabama (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,900)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $7,837 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,837)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($144 vs. $225)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/