TAMU vs. The University of Alabama |
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 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 | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$13,099 Texas Residents $40,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
cheaper$11,093 Texas Residents $24,090 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
Less$10,800 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter62.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.06% |
Favorable45.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.57% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
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 | ||
Larger74,014 | Total Enrollment | Smaller38,644 |
Larger57,512 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,458 |
Larger16,502 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,186 |
Smaller3,414 | Online Student Population | Larger5,820 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
3,882 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
Higher$119,976 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.