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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1026/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Webster University | ||
| 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
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 6,396 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Webster University?
- Webster University is 192.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Webster University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($29,640.00 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 Webster University ($18,588 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 11.5% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,122 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 133.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($20,944 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 112 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Webster University (55.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Webster 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 Webster University and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $3,700 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,800)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/