- Alaska Pacific University is a private school while University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alaska.
- UAF has more expensive tuition of $22,752 than Alaska Pacific University ($20,760).
- UAF has tighter acceptance rate of 76.70% than Alaska Pacific University (86.00%).
- UAF is larger with 6,607 students than Alaska Pacific University (595 students).
| Alaska Pacific University View More Rivals | University of Alaska Fairbanks View More Rivals | |
| #4 in Alaska | Rankings | #81 in National Universities #1 in Alaska |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Anchorage, AK | Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Known as | UAF | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,760 | Undergraduate | $8,640 Alaska residents $22,752 out-of-state |
| $12,110 | Graduate | $13,181 Alaska residents $25,703 out-of-state |
| $12,413 | Financial Aid | $6,091 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 86.00% | Acceptance Rate | 76.70% |
| 8.01% | Yield | 64.27% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 595 | Total Students | 6,607 |
| 490 | Undergraduate | 5,636 |
| 105 | Graduate | 971 |
| 18 | Online Enrollment | 3,183 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $45,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 90) $3,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,123) $5,150 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 49 Full-time 52 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 289 Full-time 255 Part-time |
| 110 Full-time 59 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,621 Full-time 581 Part-time |
| $58,714 for Faculties $60,192 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,144 for Faculties $70,946 Part-time |