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Overview |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 4,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $11,484 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $12,948 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $9,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 9,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 6,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | 820/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $265 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 4,776 students)
University of West Alabama vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or WSSU?
- University of West Alabama is 167.6% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at University of West Alabama than Winston Salem State University ($18,200.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than University of West Alabama ($12,948 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 40.6% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,166 vs. $11,484)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Winston Salem State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,254 vs. $7,790)
University of West Alabama vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 60 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than WSSU (68.6%)
University of West Alabama vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or WSSU? 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 WSSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than University of West Alabama (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $2,800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $826 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($25,663 vs. $26,489)
- WSSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($265 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/