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ISU IU Purdue UA Huntsville University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Auburn Illinois Miami Minnesota| University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $223 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Iowa | ||
| 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 Iowa is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Iowa?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Iowa than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($30,674.00 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 Iowa ($16,834 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,476 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Iowa (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,142 vs. $9,959)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 17 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Iowa (86%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Iowa? 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 Iowa and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,400 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,616)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($222 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/