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Overview |
Alabama | KU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | KU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 26,708 students)
Alabama vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or KU?
- The University of Alabama is 10% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Alabama than University of Kansas ($31,460.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Alabama ($18,950 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 42.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,136 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than The University of Alabama (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 40.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($15,683 vs. $11,140)
Alabama vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 36 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or KU? 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 KU and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Kansas (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $4,700 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,900)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- KU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/