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Overview |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $251 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | SUNO | ||
| 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
- University of West Alabama is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 1,950 students)
University of West Alabama vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or SUNO?
- University of West Alabama is 102.9% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at University of West Alabama than Southern University at New Orleans ($18,200.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than SUNO ($13,786 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 21.2% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($7,820 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Southern University at New Orleans (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,560 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 127 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or SUNO? 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 SUNO and University of West Alabama.
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $6,900 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $2,141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($24,348 vs. $26,489)
- SUNO graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($251 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/