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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 1,199 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 341.5% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at PC than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($38,990.00 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 PC ($16,834 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,300 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 208.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($34,379 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 65 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at PC (3.6)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than PC (59.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or PC? 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 PC and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $4,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,108)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/