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Overview |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 62% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $108 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | FSCJ | ||
| 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
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or FSCJ?
- University of West Alabama is 253% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at University of West Alabama than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($18,200.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than University of West Alabama ($2,341 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 8.6% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($7,820 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Florida State College at Jacksonville (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 63.6% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,291 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or University of West Alabama .
University of West Alabama vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and University of West Alabama.
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $4,000 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $15,989 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($10,500 vs. $26,489)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($108 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/