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Overview |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Livingston, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 5,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #1007 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | uwa.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $18,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $7,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 3,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 880/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,489 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $273 |
Diversity |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AUM | University of West Alabama | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. University of West Alabama Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or University of West Alabama?
- University of West Alabama is 10.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at AUM than University of West Alabama ($18,480.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of West Alabama ($13,163 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 6.1% lower than costs at University of West Alabama ($7,368 vs. $7,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of West Alabama (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 34% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,291 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. University of West Alabama Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or University of West Alabama? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Alabama or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 60 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
AUM vs. University of West Alabama Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or University of West Alabama? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of West Alabama and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than University of West Alabama (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,297 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,489)
- AUM graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($229 vs. $273)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/