- Both University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alaska.
- UAF has more expensive tuition of $22,752 than UAA ($21,693).
- UAF has tighter acceptance rate of 76.70% than UAA (82.83%).
- UAA is larger with 10,464 students than UAF (6,607 students).
University of Alaska Fairbanks View More Rivals | University of Alaska Anchorage View More Rivals | |
| #81 in National Universities #1 in Alaska | Rankings | #2 in Alaska |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairbanks, AK | Location | Anchorage, AK |
UAF| Known as | UAA | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,640 Alaska residents $22,752 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,566 Alaska residents $21,693 out-of-state |
| $13,181 Alaska residents $25,703 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,587 Alaska residents $21,182 out-of-state |
| $6,091 | Financial Aid | $6,993 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 |
| 76.70% | Acceptance Rate | 82.83% |
| 64.27% | Yield | 60.98% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,607 | Total Students | 10,464 |
| 5,636 | Undergraduate | 9,925 |
| 971 | Graduate | 539 |
| 3,183 | Online Enrollment | 4,040 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 29% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $45,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,123) $5,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 996) $7,312 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $5,350 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 289 Full-time 255 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 411 Full-time 431 Part-time |
| 1,621 Full-time 581 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,299 Full-time 671 Part-time |
| $86,144 for Faculties $70,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,331 for Faculties $65,257 Part-time |