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UA Huntsville Auburn Alabama University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State UC UofSC IU Louisville Clemson Mercer| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 2,970 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 398.6% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Bellarmine University than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($44,040.00 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 Bellarmine University ($16,834 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 35.1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9,714 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 225.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($36,264 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 27 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Alabama at Birmingham (86.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Bellarmine University? 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 Bellarmine University and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University 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/