| Alabama at Birmingham vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama 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 1-2 Years 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 | ||
| cheaper$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,889 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.06% |
| Favorable25.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.57% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller21,639 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,644 |
| Smaller13,032 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,458 |
| Larger8,607 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,186 |
| Larger5,984 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,820 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| 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: 8,989) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | 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 |
| 2,958 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
| Higher$106,434 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.