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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.29 | ||
| 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Indiana State than University of West Alabama ($20,880.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than University of West Alabama ($12,688 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 45.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,820 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than University of West Alabama (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,802 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 20 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than University of West Alabama (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,769 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,489)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/