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UA Huntsville WKU Auburn Alabama University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State UC UofSC IU NKU Clemson| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Eastern | ||
| 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 14,324 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,216.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($10,806 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($10,360 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 5.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,142 vs. $10,583)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 119 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Eastern? 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 Eastern and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $8,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,695)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/