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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or ISU?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 1.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at ISU than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($25,162.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($15,310 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 40.2% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9,358 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Iowa State University (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 0.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,142 vs. $11,043)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 5 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Alabama at Birmingham (86.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or ISU? 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 ISU and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,868)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/