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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $226 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 18.3% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($30,441.00 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 University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,834 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($10,890 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,545 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 56 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $7,800 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,883)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($222 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/