| Alabama at Birmingham vs. AAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #96 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,024 Alabama Residents $18,634 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,010 Alabama Residents $16,606 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,514 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,597 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower910 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier88.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter57.95% |
| Favorable20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.51% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,905 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,295 |
| Larger11,959 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,370 |
| Larger8,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller925 |
| Larger5,802 | Online Student Population | Smaller325 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower24% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher33% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,206 | Number of faculty | 379 |
| Higher$113,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,336 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.