University of West Alabama (UWA) vs ENMU-Portales

In this comprehensive comparison, we delve into the distinct characteristics of the University of West Alabama (UWA) and Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU). While both institutions offer a rich academic experience, they present unique opportunities for students. UWA boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring undergraduates. ENMU, on the other hand, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, catering to diverse academic interests. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further distinctions in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side analysis empowers you to make an informed decision about your higher education journey, ensuring you find the institution that best aligns with your academic goals and aspirations.

	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	University of West Alabama
Overview
Location	Portales, New Mexico	Livingston, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	59.0%	63.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	32.5%	74.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $40
SAT range	860 - 1100	880 - 980
ACT range	16 - 22	17 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	27.0%	2.0%
Students submitting ACT score	44.0%	69.0%
Total number of applicants	1,480	1,539
Total number of admissions given out	481	1,144
Admitted students who chose to enroll	349	351
Yield rate	72.6%	30.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,594 Out of state: $21,634	In state: $22,911 Out of state: $32,011
Average net price	$7,002	$15,435
Tuition	In state: $4,074 Out of state: $6,114	In state: $9,100 Out of state: $18,200
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,782 Meal plan: $4,032	Room/dormitory: $4,760 Meal plan: $2,834
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $6,935	89.0% Average amount $7,129
Students receiving federal student loan	15.0% Average amount $4,498	65.0% Average amount $5,418
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $5,781	3.0% Average amount $8,357

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,756 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%	2,322 Men 30.6% Women 69.4%
Graduate students	1,235 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	3,272 Men 20.0% Women 80.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	22.5%	N/A
International students	1.6%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,103	1,019
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New Mexico Texas California Florida Arizona	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Education Health Professions Business Psychology	Education Business Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.9%	39.1%
Dropout rate	25.5%	21.5%
Transferred out	32.3%	36.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,018 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,581 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,292 Year 2: $62,409 Year 3: $74,341 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,629 Year 2: $54,996 Year 3: $57,377 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $55,815 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $53,245 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,605 Year 2: $46,217 Year 3: $48,432 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,347 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,012 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,073 Year 2: $38,953 Year 3: $39,567 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,754 Year 2: $36,015 Year 3: $36,474 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,370 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $33,863	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,363 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $64,667 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,130 Year 2: $53,942 Year 3: $55,799 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,682 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,452 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,975 Year 2: $48,510 Year 3: $51,622 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,470 Year 2: $46,380 Year 3: $48,647 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,701 Year 2: $46,261 Year 3: $47,958 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,803 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $47,734 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,054 Year 3: $35,960 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,983 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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