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Overview |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Ocala, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 5,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | cf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $11,259 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $6,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 70% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $10,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | CCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 5,747 students)
University of West Alabama vs. CCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or CCF?
- University of West Alabama is 358% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at University of West Alabama than College of Central Florida ($18,200.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than University of West Alabama ($11,173 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 37.9% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($8,166 vs. $11,259)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than College of Central Florida (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 11.6% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($7,790 vs. $6,982)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or CCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCF or University of West Alabama .
University of West Alabama vs. CCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or CCF? 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 CCF and University of West Alabama.
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $5,000 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $16,302 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($10,187 vs. $26,489)
- CCF graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($105 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/