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Overview |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 3,144 students)
University of North Alabama vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 206.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at GWU than University of North Alabama ($31,220.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than GWU ($9,837 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 39.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($7,730 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 76.1% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($24,130 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 50 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of North Alabama (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
University of North Alabama vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or GWU? 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 GWU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of North Alabama (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,500)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $24,969)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/