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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 2,017 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UE?
- University of Evansville is 354% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at UE than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($40,100.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than UE ($16,834 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($13,120 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 205.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($34,067 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 10 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UE (3.71)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UE (76.3%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UE? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UE and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $400 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/