- South University-Montgomery is a private school while University of West Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- University of West Alabama has more expensive tuition of $20,090 than South University-Montgomery ($18,238).
- University of West Alabama is larger with 5,860 students than South University-Montgomery (361 students).
| South University-Montgomery View More Rivals | University of West Alabama View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #6 in Alabama | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Livingston, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state |
| $5,369 | Financial Aid | $3,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 28.21% | |
| Yield | 22.12% | |
| Test Scores | 930 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 361 | Total Students | 5,860 |
| 315 | Undergraduate | 2,427 |
| 46 | Graduate | 3,433 |
| 198 | Online Enrollment | 4,362 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 9% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 36% | |
| 17% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 4 Full-time 61 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 114 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 28 Full-time 64 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 419 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $45,547 for Faculties $60,902 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time |