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Overview |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #987 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 805/1045 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | UAPB | ||
| 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
- University of West Alabama is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 2,387 students)
University of West Alabama vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or UAPB?
- University of West Alabama is 61.3% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at University of West Alabama than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($18,200.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of West Alabama ($9,959 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($7,820 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 45% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($13,469 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 59 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- UAPB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or UAPB? 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 UAPB and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of West Alabama is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $8,300 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $30,200)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $259 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($26,489 vs. $26,748)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($273 vs. $276)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/