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Overview |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 2,588 students)
University of West Alabama vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or CU?
- Cumberland University is 176.9% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at CU than University of West Alabama ($25,200.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than CU ($13,786 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 15% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,820 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 138.3% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($22,145 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 59 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than CU (66.2%)
University of West Alabama vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or CU? 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 CU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than University of West Alabama (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,500)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,760 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,489)
- CU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($224 vs. $273)
- More CU 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/