| Alabama at Birmingham vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| More$10,514 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.13% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,905 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,607 |
| Smaller11,959 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,876 |
| Larger8,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,731 |
| Smaller5,802 | Online Student Population | Larger6,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 3,206 | Number of faculty | 1,239 |
| Higher$113,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.