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Overview |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or RU?
- University of West Alabama is 11.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at RU than University of West Alabama ($20,246.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than RU ($13,786 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 35.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,820 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of West Alabama (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($9,733 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or RU? 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 RU and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of West Alabama (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,489)
- RU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/