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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile Jackson State University KSU Jacksonville State University Alabama| University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than University of West Georgia based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 11,893 students)
University of South Alabama vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or University of West Georgia?
- University of South Alabama is 97.1% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at University of South Alabama than University of West Georgia ($17,232.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than University of South Alabama ($15,625 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 33.1% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($8,510 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than University of South Alabama (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 10% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($8,452 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 100 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or University of West Georgia? 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 Georgia and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is the same as at University of West Georgia (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,400)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/