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Overview |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $244 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at University of West Alabama than Eastern Illinois University ($18,200.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than University of West Alabama ($13,380 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 38.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,820 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($11,773 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 80 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than EIU (68%)
University of West Alabama vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or EIU? 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 EIU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of West Alabama (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,489)
- EIU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($244 vs. $273)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/