| The University of Alabama vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
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|---|---|---|
#193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama 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 | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate 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 | ||
| expensive$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State |
| More$14,421 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter80.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.68% |
| Lower18.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.71% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| 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 | Smaller21,639 |
| Larger32,458 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,032 |
| Smaller6,186 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,607 |
| Smaller5,820 | Online Student Population | Larger5,984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,986 | Number of faculties | 2,958 |
| Lower$97,394 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,434 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.