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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 2,577 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 50.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Penn State Altoona than University of North Alabama ($25,854.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Penn State Altoona ($9,837 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 68% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($7,730 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 43.1% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($13,699 vs. $9,574)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 34 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of North Alabama (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of North Alabama (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $14,400 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $4,981 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,837 vs. $26,818)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/