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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 69.8% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Penn College than University of West Alabama ($23,190.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than Penn College ($13,786 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 55.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,820 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Pennsylvania College of Technology (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 28.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,291 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of West Alabama vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Penn College? 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 Penn College and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of West Alabama (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,989 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,489)
- Penn College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/