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UNF TROY Alabama Southern Community College UCF Auburn FGCU Florida State University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College FAU University of North Alabama University of South Florida St. Petersburg| University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 13,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | uwf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $4,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $16,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $8,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $11,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 9,113 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 4,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1050/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | The University of West Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than University of South Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 13,438 students)
University of South Alabama vs. The University of West Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or The University of West Florida?
- University of South Alabama is 99.5% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at University of South Alabama than The University of West Florida ($17,232.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than University of South Alabama ($8,609 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 32.4% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($8,510 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than The University of West Florida (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 49.8% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,515 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. The University of West Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or The University of West Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of West Florida or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of West Florida (1053) is 8 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- University of South Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
University of South Alabama vs. The University of West Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or The University of West Florida? 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 The University of West Florida and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than University of South Alabama (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $4,000 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,500)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($193 vs. $253)
- More The University of West Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/