| West Alabama vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#94 in Federal Region IV Universities #16 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,990 Alabama Residents $20,090 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,868 Alabama Residents $13,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter68.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.06% |
| Lower14.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,860 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,644 |
| Smaller2,427 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,458 |
| Smaller3,433 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,186 |
| Smaller4,362 | Online Student Population | Larger5,820 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Higher36% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,060) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 260 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
| Lower$62,937 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.