| FIU vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#98 in National Universities #6 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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$6,565 Florida Residents $18,963 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,334 Florida Residents $24,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,634 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter63.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.68% |
| Favorable39.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Larger55,609 | Total Enrollment | Smaller21,639 |
| Larger45,688 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,032 |
| Larger9,921 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,607 |
| Larger14,804 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,836) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,368 | Number of faculties | 2,958 |
| Lower$95,411 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,434 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.