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Overview |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $305 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,648 students)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or VSU?
- University of West Alabama is 64.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at University of West Alabama than Virginia State University ($18,200.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than VSU ($13,786 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 47.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,820 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than University of West Alabama (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($11,498 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 73 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or VSU? 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 VSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of West Alabama (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $1,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $3,011 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,489 vs. $29,500)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($273 vs. $305)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/