- University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a public school while Alaska Career College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Alaska.
- UAF has more expensive tuition of $22,752 than Alaska Career College ($16,545).
- UAF is larger with 6,607 students than Alaska Career College (268 students).
University of Alaska Fairbanks View More Rivals | Alaska Career College View More Rivals | |
| #81 in National Universities #1 in Alaska | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 2-4 years |
| Fairbanks, AK | Location | Anchorage, AK |
UAF| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Private Not-for-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,640 Alaska residents $22,752 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,545 |
| $13,181 Alaska residents $25,703 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $6,091 | Financial Aid | $6,568 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 76.70% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 64.27% | Yield | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,607 | Total Students | 268 |
| 5,636 | Undergraduate | 268 |
| 971 | Graduate | 0 |
| 3,183 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $45,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,123) $5,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 289 Full-time 255 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 5 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 1,621 Full-time 581 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 25 Full-time 27 Part-time |
| $86,144 for Faculties $70,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $37,250 for Faculties $53,710 Part-time |