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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 83.3% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at UMass than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($37,405.00 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 UMass ($16,834 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,120 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Massachusetts Amherst (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 10.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,350 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 79 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (3.82)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UMass? 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 UMass and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/