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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 39.5% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Louisville than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($28,670.00 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 Louisville ($16,834 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($10,668 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Alabama at Birmingham (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,216 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 12 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Louisville 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Louisville (81.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Louisville? 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 Louisville and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $1,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/