| Rice vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,247 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State |
| expensive$57,030 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| More$50,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,514 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,340 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter8.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.18% |
| Favorable44.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,961 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,905 |
| Smaller4,789 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,959 |
| Smaller4,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,946 |
| Smaller541 | Online Student Population | Larger5,802 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 3,206 |
| Higher$166,082 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.