| Alabama at Birmingham vs. West Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #94 in Federal Region IV Universities #16 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,990 Alabama Residents $20,090 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,868 Alabama Residents $13,546 Out-of-State |
| More$9,889 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower930 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier86.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.86% |
| Favorable25.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.42% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller5,860 |
| Larger13,032 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,427 |
| Larger8,607 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,433 |
| Larger5,984 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,362 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher36% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,060) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,958 | Number of faculties | 260 |
| Higher$106,434 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,937 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.