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Overview |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #1020 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 840/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $392 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 5,058 students)
University of West Alabama vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or GSU- Grambling?
- University of West Alabama is 77% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.1% higher at University of West Alabama than Grambling State University ($18,200.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than GSU- Grambling ($13,786 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 40.5% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,820 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than University of West Alabama (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 10.1% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,291 vs. $8,442)
University of West Alabama vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 59 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
University of West Alabama vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than Grambling State University (28% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $6,100 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,400)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $11,508 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($26,489 vs. $37,997)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($273 vs. $392)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/