College comparison

Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs University of West Alabama

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	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	University of West Alabama Livingston, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of West Alabama is more selective	51%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1195	860–1120
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,153	2,974
Avg net price	$7,022	$12,684
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Shreveport, LA	Livingston, AL

Quick answers

Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport or University of West Alabama harder to get into?

University of West Alabama is more selective: Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and University of West Alabama's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs University of West Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1195 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport and 860–1120 at University of West Alabama. 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.