University of North Alabama (UNA) vs Athens State

Nestled in the heart of Alabama, the University of North Alabama (UNA) and Athens State University (ASU) stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering unique opportunities for academic exploration and personal growth. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences, providing prospective students with valuable insights to help them make informed decisions about their academic journey. Whether you're drawn to UNA's strong acceptance rate and diverse student body or ASU's focus on STEM fields and higher graduation rate, this comprehensive analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	Athens State University	University of North Alabama
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Florence, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Small
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		75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	90.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		3,410
Total number of admissions given out		3,068
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,013
Yield rate		33.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $22,886 Out of state: $32,486
Average net price		$12,379
Tuition		In state: $9,600 Out of state: $19,200
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,846 Meal plan: $4,120
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		95.0% Average amount $9,243
Students receiving federal student loan		41.0% Average amount $5,070
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $11,765

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	6,084 Men 36.4% Women 63.6%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	2,442 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.1%	3.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,052
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Business Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	51.2%
Dropout rate	N/A	17.6%
Transferred out	N/A	28.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,733 Year 2: $66,461 Year 3: $71,360 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,551 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $70,167 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,845 Year 2: $53,064 Year 3: $54,199 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,641 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $48,682 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,633 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $47,547 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,312 Year 2: $35,701 Year 3: $45,540 Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,794 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $39,682 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,116 Year 2: $36,776 Year 3: $38,804 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,711 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $37,375 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,688 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $35,971

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