| Alabama at Birmingham vs. UAH |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #226 in National Universities #5 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,132 Alabama Residents $26,408 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,388 Alabama Residents $28,270 Out-of-State |
| More$10,514 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,635 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,310 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier88.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.57% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.17% |
| 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 | Smaller8,564 |
| Larger11,959 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,800 |
| Larger8,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,764 |
| Larger5,802 | Online Student Population | Smaller924 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduate Rate | 64% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 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: 2,148) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 3,206 | Number of faculty | 582 |
| Higher$113,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,060 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.