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UA Huntsville Auburn LSU Alabama NSU UL Lafayette University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State ULM UC UofSC| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 10,839 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 38% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Louisiana Tech University ($21,216.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,243 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 38.9% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9,447 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,577 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 42 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,400)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/