University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) vs California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the captivating landscapes of Alaska or the vibrant streets of California. University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and California State University-Northridge (CSUN) stand as distinct academic havens, each offering unique opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. While UAF boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible, CSUN attracts a larger and more diverse student body. Dive into our comprehensive comparison table to explore the nuances of these institutions, including their acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for an enriching and transformative college experience.

	California State University-Northridge	University of Alaska Fairbanks
Overview
Location	Northridge, California	Fairbanks, Alaska
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: 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	82.0%	68.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.1%	64.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1110 - 1360
ACT range	N/A	17 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		16.0%
Total number of applicants	23,656	1,402
Total number of admissions given out	20,842	907
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,716	678
Yield rate	22.6%	74.8%
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)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,857 Out of state: $43,737	In state: $25,548 Out of state: $39,684
Average net price	$8,708	$9,379
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $5,616 Out of state: $19,200
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,316 Meal plan: $4,506	Room/dormitory: $5,150 Meal plan: $5,390
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $10,882	90.0% Average amount $8,808
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $4,779	21.0% Average amount $5,312
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,360	2.0% Average amount $13,596

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	34,496 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	5,844 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%
Graduate students	5,612 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%	982 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	1.7%	17.1%
International students	6.0%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	4,029	1,554
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Hawaii Nevada Texas	Alaska Washington California Oregon Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Computer and Information Science	Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Engineering
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.2%	38.4%
Dropout rate	33.7%	39.6%
Transferred out	5.6%	18.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $108,158 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,831 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $98,535 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,745 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $97,852 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,455 Year 2: $88,907 Year 3: $96,626 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,863 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $92,559 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $80,493 Year 3: $92,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,281 Year 2: $83,669 Year 3: $89,964 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,782 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $84,221 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,859 Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $82,977 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,180 Year 2: $76,863 Year 3: $82,194	Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $75,889 Year 3: $89,097 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,843 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $79,303 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,735 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $73,558 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $62,935 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,188 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $53,812 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,355 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $44,672 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $33,666 Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: $43,923 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,119 Year 3: $34,458 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,635 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $32,564 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,241 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,435

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