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Overview |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.04 | ||
| 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 | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $320 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 769 students)
University of West Alabama vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at University of West Alabama than Philander Smith College ($18,200.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than PSC ($13,786 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 5.5% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,820 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Philander Smith College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 11% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,317 vs. $9,291)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at PSC (3.04)
University of West Alabama vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or PSC? 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 PSC and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than University of West Alabama (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $11,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $26,800)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $4,511 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,489 vs. $31,000)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($273 vs. $320)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/