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Overview |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 3,840 students)
University of North Alabama vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 1.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at USC Aiken than University of North Alabama ($20,856.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than USC Aiken ($9,837 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 8.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,730 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of North Alabama (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($13,699 vs. $9,891)
University of North Alabama vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 51 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
University of North Alabama vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than University of North Alabama (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,300 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,600)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,837 vs. $26,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/