| The University of Alabama vs. Lipscomb |
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|---|---|---|
#193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,824 |
| expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,100 |
| Less$14,421 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,046 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier80.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.12% |
| Lower18.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.53% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,644 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,704 |
| Larger32,458 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,955 |
| Larger6,186 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,749 |
| Larger5,820 | Online Student Population | Smaller459 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,986 | Number of faculties | 494 |
| Higher$97,394 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,885 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.