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University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) vs UNC-Greeley

When it comes to higher education, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. While both universities offer a rich academic experience, they differ in several key aspects. UAH boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process, while UNC offers a more diverse student body, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. UAH excels in engineering and computer science programs, while UNC shines in education and nursing. With UAH's higher graduation rate, students may find a greater likelihood of completing their studies successfully. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into these differences and more, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville

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University of Northern Colorado

Overview

Location Huntsville, Alabama Greeley, Colorado
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 79.0% 69.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 73.7% 91.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $60
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1170 - 1420 970 - 1210
ACT range 24 - 31 19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 5.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 92.0% 8.0%
Total number of applicants 5,781 10,152
Total number of admissions given out 4,259 9,252
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,204 1,256
Yield rate 28.3% 13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $28,708
Out of state: $41,104
In state: $27,308
Out of state: $40,427
Average net price $17,302 $17,128
Tuition
In state: $9,730
Out of state: $22,126
In state: $8,127
Out of state: $21,246
Room & board $10,652
Room/dormitory: $6,546
Meal plan: $5,606
Available payment plans
  • Prepaid tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 94.0%
Average amount $10,727 		98.0%
Average amount $8,308
Students receiving federal student loan 39.0%
Average amount $5,045 		49.0%
Average amount $4,866
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $13,858 		5.0%
Average amount $12,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,569
Men 59.1% Women 40.9% 		7,357
Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Graduate students 2,067
Men 48.9% Women 51.1% 		2,991
Men 24.5% Women 75.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 31.4% 15.4%
International students 3.1% 1.6%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 2,200 3,542
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Alabama Tennessee Georgia Illinois Colorado California Texas Arizona New Mexico

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Physical Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 60.7% 51.9%
Dropout rate 11.9% 12.7%
Transferred out 24.1% 33.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $88,354
  • Year 2: $91,017
  • Year 3: $94,793
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,974
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $76,262
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,266
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $72,527
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,538
  • Year 2: $60,452
  • Year 3: $69,837
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,270
  • Year 2: $63,997
  • Year 3: $69,217
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,668
  • Year 2: $48,823
  • Year 3: $61,551
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,684
  • Year 2: $43,993
  • Year 3: $54,212
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,910
  • Year 2: $50,554
  • Year 3: $50,913
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,282
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: $46,094
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,498
  • Year 2: $36,848
  • Year 3: $40,101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,592
  • Year 2: $93,076
  • Year 3: $97,134
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,550
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $71,265
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,692
  • Year 2: $59,688
  • Year 3: $64,765
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,641
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $62,395
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,682
  • Year 2: $57,995
  • Year 3: $60,883
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,199
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $52,879
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,408
  • Year 2: $45,665
  • Year 3: $52,808
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,601
  • Year 2: $48,198
  • Year 3: $49,964
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,018
  • Year 2: $46,738
  • Year 3: $48,853
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,825
  • Year 2: $42,979
  • Year 3: $46,903

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