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Overview |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 8,820 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $19,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $8,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 8,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 6,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | SCSU | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 6,194 students)
University of West Alabama vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or SCSU?
- University of West Alabama is 36.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at SCSU than University of West Alabama ($19,940.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than SCSU ($14,781 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 80% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,166 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($8,786 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 12 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than SCSU (81.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or SCSU? 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 SCSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of West Alabama (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,239 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,489)
- SCSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/