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Overview |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $208 |
Diversity |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 5,662 students)
Alabama vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at Alabama than William Carey University ($31,460.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Alabama ($15,271 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 93.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($7,463 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 17.6% larger than aid received William Carey University ($15,683 vs. $13,331)
Alabama vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 110 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
Alabama vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than William Carey University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,000 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $3,558 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,192 vs. $23,750)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($208 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/