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Overview |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 12,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $25,102 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $7,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $12,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $8,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or ISU?
- University of West Alabama is 51.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at ISU than University of West Alabama ($25,102.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than University of West Alabama ($12,353 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 3.1% lower than costs at University of West Alabama ($7,924 vs. $8,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Idaho State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($8,550 vs. $7,790)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
University of West Alabama vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or ISU? 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 ISU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than Idaho State University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,500)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $3,539 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($22,950 vs. $26,489)
- ISU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/