- University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a public school while Alaska Pacific University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Alaska.
- UAA has more expensive tuition of $21,693 than Alaska Pacific University ($20,760).
- UAA has tighter acceptance rate of 82.83% than Alaska Pacific University (86.00%).
- UAA is larger with 10,464 students than Alaska Pacific University (595 students).
University of Alaska Anchorage View More Rivals | Alaska Pacific University View More Rivals | |
| #2 in Alaska | Rankings | #4 in Alaska |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Anchorage, AK | Location | Anchorage, AK |
UAA| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,566 Alaska residents $21,693 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,760 |
| $10,587 Alaska residents $21,182 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,110 |
| $6,993 | Financial Aid | $12,413 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 82.83% | Acceptance Rate | 86.00% |
| 60.98% | Yield | 8.01% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 10,464 | Total Students | 595 |
| 9,925 | Undergraduate | 490 |
| 539 | Graduate | 105 |
| 4,040 | Online Enrollment | 18 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 29% | Graduation Rate | 36% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 996) $7,312 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 90) $3,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $5,350 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 411 Full-time 431 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 49 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| 1,299 Full-time 671 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 110 Full-time 59 Part-time |
| $84,331 for Faculties $65,257 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,714 for Faculties $60,192 Part-time |