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Overview |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 3,785 students)
University of West Alabama vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or WVSU?
- University of West Alabama is 12% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at University of West Alabama than West Virginia State University ($18,200.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of West Alabama ($11,684 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 56.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,820 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than University of West Alabama (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,482 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 3 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than West Virginia State University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $5,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,239 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,489)
- WVSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/