| FAU vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter81.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.68% |
| Lower22.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,592 | Total Enrollment | Smaller21,639 |
| Larger24,191 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,032 |
| Smaller5,401 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,607 |
| Larger6,218 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,306 | Number of faculties | 2,958 |
| Lower$92,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,434 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.