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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Staten Island?
- University of West Alabama is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at University of West Alabama than CUNY College of Staten Island ($18,200.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of West Alabama ($7,217 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 156.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($7,820 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than University of West Alabama (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 15.3% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,291 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
University of West Alabama vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than University of West Alabama (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,502 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,489)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($144 vs. $273)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/