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Overview |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 9,103 students)
University of North Alabama vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 13.4% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at UC Merced than University of North Alabama ($41,636.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than UC Merced ($9,837 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 150.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,730 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of California Merced (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 88.8% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($25,868 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 2 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming UC Merced 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than University of North Alabama (58% vs. 27%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,938 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($19,899 vs. $21,837)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($205 vs. $225)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/