- Both Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and University of West Alabama are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- AUM has more expensive tuition of $20,092 than University of West Alabama ($20,090).
- University of West Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 28.21% than AUM (82.54%).
- AUM has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than University of West Alabama (930).
- University of West Alabama is larger with 5,860 students than AUM (5,109 students).
| Auburn University at Montgomery View More Rivals | University of West Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Alabama | Rankings | #6 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Livingston, AL |
AUM| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,436 Alabama residents $20,092 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state |
| $8,884 Alabama residents $19,018 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state |
| $9,078 | Financial Aid | $3,247 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 82.54% | Acceptance Rate | 28.21% |
| 32.96% | Yield | 22.12% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 930 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,109 | Total Students | 5,860 |
| 3,754 | Undergraduate | 2,427 |
| 1,355 | Graduate | 3,433 |
| 993 | Online Enrollment | 4,362 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $38,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,200) $4,680 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 225 Full-time 97 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 114 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 554 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 419 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $71,193 for Faculties $57,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time |