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Overview |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 48% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $205 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 8,743 students)
UA Huntsville vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 510.2% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at WUSTL than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($61,750.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than WUSTL ($19,847 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 86.8% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($11,122 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Washington University in St Louis (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 598.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($61,036 vs. $8,737)
UA Huntsville vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 248 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than WUSTL (12%)
UA Huntsville vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (93% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $32,300 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $50,500)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($19,900 vs. $23,500)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($205 vs. $242)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/