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UNC Chapel Hill Tennessee Ole Miss NC State UNCW Auburn UNCG LSU ECU ASU Georgia Clemson| The University of Alabama | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 60% |
Admission |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 29,551 students)
Alabama vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UNC Charlotte?
- The University of Alabama is 191.2% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Alabama than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($31,460.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Alabama ($13,951 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 11.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,896 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 98.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($15,683 vs. $7,907)
Alabama vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 88 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
Alabama vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,300 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,750)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/