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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 13,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $12,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $10,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 5,485 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 45.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Southeastern?
- University of West Alabama is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Southeastern than University of West Alabama ($18,255.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of West Alabama ($12,007 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 25.4% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,166 vs. $10,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama as Southeastern Louisiana University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 34.1% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,447 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 100 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than University of West Alabama (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,500)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $5,217 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($21,272 vs. $26,489)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/