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UA Huntsville Auburn Alabama University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State UC UofSC IU Clemson Mercer KU| University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 8,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #686 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | ualr.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $5,729 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $16,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 3,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 2,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UALR | ||
| 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 8,197 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UALR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UALR?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 54.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($21,216.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,173 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 43.2% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9,162 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 6.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,142 vs. $10,494)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UALR Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UALR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UALR or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 157 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UALR (3.42)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UALR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UALR? 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 UALR and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $8,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/