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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville TROY ETSU UNCG NC State University of South Alabama UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of North Alabama | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or WCU?
- University of North Alabama is 920% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308% higher at University of North Alabama than Western Carolina University ($20,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than WCU ($9,837 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 44.5% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($7,730 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of North Alabama (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 202.7% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($13,699 vs. $4,526)
University of North Alabama vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 5 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WCU (3.44)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than WCU (84.8%)
University of North Alabama vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or WCU? 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 WCU and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of North Alabama (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $1,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $173 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,010)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/