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Overview |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $147 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | ENMU | ||
| 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 ENMU based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 5,386 students)
University of West Alabama vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or ENMU?
- University of West Alabama is 117% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.8% higher at University of West Alabama than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($18,200.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than University of West Alabama ($6,683 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 3.4% lower than costs at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($8,166 vs. $8,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than University of West Alabama (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 36.9% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,663 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 17 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 ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than ENMU (54.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or ENMU? 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 ENMU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $4,700 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $12,222 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($14,267 vs. $26,489)
- ENMU graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($147 vs. $273)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/