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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College ASU Lander University| University of West Alabama | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 7,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $11,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $8,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 3,550 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | 860/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Columbus State?
- University of West Alabama is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at University of West Alabama than Columbus State University ($18,200.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than University of West Alabama ($11,384 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 Columbus State University ($8,166 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of West Alabama (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($8,299 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 31 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than University of West Alabama (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $1,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,489)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/