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UA Huntsville Colorado State UW Auburn CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Alabama Boise State University of South Alabama Florida State UO| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 16,681 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or MSU?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 51.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at MSU than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($27,391.00 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 MSU ($16,834 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,300 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 93.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($11,142 vs. $5,749)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 16 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at MSU (3.5)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MSU (73.3%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/