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Overview |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | AU | ||
| 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 West Alabama is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,121 students)
University of West Alabama vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or AU?
- Anderson University is 239.1% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at AU than University of West Alabama ($30,860.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than AU ($13,786 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 43.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,820 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 162.7% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($24,409 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 148 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than AU (45.4%)
University of West Alabama vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or AU? 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 AU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of West Alabama (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $1,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $373 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,489 vs. $26,862)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/