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Overview |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 2,110 students)
University of West Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or A&M-Texarkana?
- University of West Alabama is 49.4% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of West Alabama ($18,819.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of West Alabama ($10,646 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 46.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($7,820 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Texas A&M University Texarkana (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($11,114 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 65 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and University of West Alabama.
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $600 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $11,985 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($14,504 vs. $26,489)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($149 vs. $273)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/