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Overview |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #686 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | ualr.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,729 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $16,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $10,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 3,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 2,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | UALR | ||
| 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 Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. UALR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or UALR?
- University of West Alabama is 58.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at University of West Alabama than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($18,200.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of West Alabama ($11,173 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($7,820 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of West Alabama (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,494 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. UALR Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or UALR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UALR or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 60 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming UALR students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than UALR (61.5%)
University of West Alabama vs. UALR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or UALR? 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 UALR and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (28% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,989 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,489)
- UALR graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $273)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/