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GS KSU TROY Georgia Southwestern Albany State University University of South Alabama Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Alabama Columbus State Georgia| University of North Alabama | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or VSU?
- University of North Alabama is 133.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at University of North Alabama than Valdosta State University ($20,400.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than VSU ($9,837 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 15.4% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,730 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of North Alabama (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 38.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,699 vs. $9,875)
University of North Alabama vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 34 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (3.23)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than VSU (89.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or VSU? 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 VSU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of North Alabama (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $3,163 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/