| Alabama at Birmingham vs. UTSA |
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|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #314 in National Universities #32 in Texas 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,326 Texas Residents $22,249 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,116 Texas Residents $28,720 Out-of-State |
| More$10,514 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,453 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.79% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.10% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,905 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,770 |
| Smaller11,959 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,127 |
| Larger8,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,643 |
| Larger5,802 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,185 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,583) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,466) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 3,206 | Number of faculty | 1,392 |
| Higher$113,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$95,290 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.