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Overview |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $156 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 5,688 students)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of West Alabama is 58.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of West Alabama than California State University Channel Islands ($18,200.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than University of West Alabama ($10,931 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 73.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,166 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than California State University Channel Islands (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 64.4% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($12,804 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of West Alabama (54% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,500)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $11,306 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($15,183 vs. $26,489)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($156 vs. $273)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/