| Alabama at Birmingham vs. South Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #342 in National Universities #13 in Alabama 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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$10,116 Alabama Residents $19,092 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,360 Alabama Residents $18,000 Out-of-State |
| More$10,514 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,367 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.96% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.05% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,905 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,003 |
| Larger11,959 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,241 |
| Larger8,946 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,762 |
| Larger5,802 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,884 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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: 3,305) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,206 | Number of faculty | 1,139 |
| Higher$113,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.