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Overview |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 11,635 students)
University of South Alabama vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or WCU?
- University of South Alabama is 761.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.6% higher at University of South Alabama than Western Carolina University ($17,232.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than University of South Alabama ($13,022 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 31.3% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,510 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of South Alabama (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 69.8% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($7,686 vs. $4,526)
University of South Alabama vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 13 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or WCU? 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 WCU and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of South Alabama (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $6,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $2,490 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($22,010 vs. $24,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/