| Alabama at Birmingham vs. TROY |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #50 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,792 Alabama Residents $19,584 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,550 Alabama Residents $17,100 Out-of-State |
| More$9,889 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,489 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,045 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter86.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.84% |
| Favorable25.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.22% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| 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 | ||
| Larger21,639 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,156 |
| Larger13,032 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,768 |
| Larger8,607 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,388 |
| Smaller5,984 | Online Student Population | Larger7,151 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| 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: 1,947) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,679) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,958 | Number of faculties | 907 |
| Higher$106,434 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,520 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.