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Overview |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or PVAMU?
- University of West Alabama is 23.2% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at PVAMU than University of West Alabama ($22,590.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than University of West Alabama ($12,875 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 22.8% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($7,820 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of West Alabama (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 51.4% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($14,071 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 73 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than University of West Alabama (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $500 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($26,489 vs. $28,955)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/