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Overview |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 49% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 5,064 students)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of West Alabama is 33.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at University of West Alabama than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($18,200.00 vs. $15,118.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($14,781 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 6.6% lower than costs at University of West Alabama ($7,658 vs. $8,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than University of Wisconsin River Falls (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 113.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,790 vs. $3,647)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 120 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (81.6%)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than University of West Alabama (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,500)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $3,764 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($22,725 vs. $26,489)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($234 vs. $273)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/