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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Kentucky | ||
| 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 Kentucky is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 30.2% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Kentucky than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($16,834 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,120 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Alabama at Birmingham (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($14,114 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 4 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Alabama at Birmingham (86.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/