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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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 Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($9,837 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 93.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($7,730 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 54.2% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($13,699 vs. $8,882)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 16 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg 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 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of North Alabama (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($21,837 vs. $26,818)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/