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Overview |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or TSU?
- University of West Alabama is 22.4% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at TSU than University of West Alabama ($19,677.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than University of West Alabama ($11,826 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 23.6% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,820 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of West Alabama (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 30.1% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($12,085 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 113 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or TSU? 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 TSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than Texas Southern University (28% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $2,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,200)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $2,869 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,489 vs. $29,358)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($273 vs. $303)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU 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/