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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College SHSU LSUA TROY| University of West Alabama | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or LSUS?
- University of West Alabama is 60.9% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.8% higher at University of West Alabama than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,200.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of West Alabama ($7,587 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 30.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,820 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,929 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 99 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or LSUS? 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 LSUS and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is the same as at Louisiana State University Shreveport (28% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,989 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,489)
- LSUS graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/