College comparison

Alabama vs Western Washington 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	Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	93%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	13,544
Avg net price	$22,420	$21,193
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Tuscaloosa, AL	Bellingham, WA

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or Western Washington University harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and Western Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs Western Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1150–1390 at Western Washington 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.