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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,160 | 9,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,864 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $14,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,413 | $24,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,333 | $32,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,919 | 11,058 | ||
| Admitted | 9,655 | 7,349 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1400 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (21,160 students vs. 9,124 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 359.6% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Mercer than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($40,590.00 vs. $21,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Mercer ($17,413 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 6.9% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,590 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 185.9% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($32,402 vs. $11,333)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 70 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (3.82)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Mercer (66.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Mercer? 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 Mercer and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/