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Overview |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $183 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | LSUA | ||
| 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
- University of West Alabama is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,289 students)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or LSUA?
- University of West Alabama is 83.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.5% higher at University of West Alabama than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($18,200.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of West Alabama ($7,274 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 22.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,820 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of West Alabama (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 32.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,291 vs. $7,033)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 20 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 LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have at the same average high school GPA (3.16) as students at LSUA (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than LSUA (57.7%)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or LSUA? 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 LSUA and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (28% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $2,800 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $8,782 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($17,707 vs. $26,489)
- LSUA graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($183 vs. $273)
- More LSUA 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/