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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus TROY Jacksonville State University| University of West Alabama | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,082 students)
University of West Alabama vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or ECSU?
- University of West Alabama is 40.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at University of West Alabama than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,200.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than ECSU ($13,786 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 106% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($7,820 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 18.3% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,993 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or ECSU? 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 ECSU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of West Alabama (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,500)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,489)
- ECSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/