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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Plymouth | ||
| 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 Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 3,872 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Plymouth than University of West Alabama ($22,250.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than Plymouth ($13,786 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 51% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,820 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of West Alabama (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 0.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,291 vs. $9,286)
University of West Alabama vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of West Alabama (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $511 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,489 vs. $27,000)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/