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Overview |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or ETSU?
- University of North Alabama is 32.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at University of North Alabama than East Tennessee State University ($20,400.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than ETSU ($9,837 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 24.4% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($7,730 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 56.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($13,699 vs. $8,739)
University of North Alabama vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 41 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than ETSU (85.3%)
University of North Alabama vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of North Alabama (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $900 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,837)
- ETSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/