College comparison

Alabama vs West Virginia University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	89%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1010–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	17,385
Avg net price	$22,420	$15,634
Median earnings (10 yr)Alabama reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$55,939
Graduation rate	73%	65%
Median debt	$22,750	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or West Virginia University harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and West Virginia University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs West Virginia University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1010–1220 at West Virginia University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.