| UAF vs. UAA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#157 in National Universities #1 in Alaska Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region X Universities #3 in Alaska Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,083 Alaska Residents $25,892 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,738 Alaska Residents $21,322 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,040 Alaska Residents $25,060 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,532 Alaska Residents $20,720 Out-of-State |
| More$8,233 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,244 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,893 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,493 |
| Smaller5,827 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,853 |
| Larger1,066 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller640 |
| Smaller3,040 | Online Student Population | Larger3,393 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher38% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,123) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 996) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350) |
| Faculty | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 514 | Number of faculty | 817 |
| Higher$94,008 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,918 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.