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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 2,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $35,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $6,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 12,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 3,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 29.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 970/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $332 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 78% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 2,570 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 115.3% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Tuskegee University than University of West Alabama ($19,594.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than Tuskegee University ($13,786 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 25.9% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($7,820 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than University of West Alabama (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 46.8% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($9,291 vs. $6,328)
University of West Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 25 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
University of West Alabama vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Tuskegee University? 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 Tuskegee University and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than University of West Alabama (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $5,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,489 vs. $32,122)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($273 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/