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South Dakota State University TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Minnesota-Duluth University of Mobile NDSU Jacksonville State University| University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of South Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 13,438 students)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 7.2% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at University of South Alabama than University of North Dakota ($17,232.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than University of North Dakota ($15,664 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 19.5% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,510 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than University of North Dakota (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 20.3% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($7,686 vs. $6,387)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 43 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Alabama (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than University of South Alabama (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $9,500 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of North Dakota and University of South Alabama graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,500 vs. $24,500)
- University of North Dakota and University of South Alabama graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/