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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 8,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | mesastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $8,261 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $21,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $11,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $15,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 9,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 8,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 8,905 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Colorado Mesa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Colorado Mesa?
- University of North Alabama is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than University of North Alabama ($21,983.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Colorado Mesa ($9,837 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 49.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($7,730 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 48.8% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($13,699 vs. $9,209)
University of North Alabama vs. Colorado Mesa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Colorado Mesa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mesa or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 75 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. Colorado Mesa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Colorado Mesa? 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 Colorado Mesa and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is higher than Colorado Mesa University (27% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $900 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $87 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($21,750 vs. $21,837)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($224 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/