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Overview |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or USD?
- University of North Alabama is 31.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at University of North Alabama than University of South Dakota ($20,400.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than USD ($9,837 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 6.4% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($7,730 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 117.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($13,699 vs. $6,308)
University of North Alabama vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 22 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming USD 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 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of North Alabama (95.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or USD? 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 USD and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of North Alabama (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $3,163 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($21,837 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/