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Overview |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Turlock, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 10,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | csustan.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,382 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $7,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 6,077 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | CSU Stanislaus | ||
| 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
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Stanislaus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or CSU Stanislaus?
- University of West Alabama is 58.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of West Alabama than California State University Stanislaus ($18,200.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than University of West Alabama ($7,555 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 45.5% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($7,820 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than California State University Stanislaus (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,696 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Stanislaus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or CSU Stanislaus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Stanislaus or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. CSU Stanislaus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or CSU Stanislaus? 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 CSU Stanislaus and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than University of West Alabama (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,500)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $11,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,489)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($155 vs. $273)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/