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University of Alabama at Birmingham Annapolis Harvard USAFA Auburn Alabama United States Coast Guard Academy Tennessee Tech Yale Princeton Georgetown Dartmouth| University of Alabama at Huntsville | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 92% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | West Point | ||
| 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 Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 4,393 students)
UA Huntsville vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or West Point?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UA Huntsville than United States Military Academy ($23,012.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than United States Military Academy (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($8,983 vs. $0)
UA Huntsville vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or UA Huntsville .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than West Point (12%)
UA Huntsville vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or West Point? 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 West Point and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/