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UA Huntsville Iowa ISU Auburn Alabama University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University CU Boulder Colorado State KU University of South Alabama Florida State| University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Nebraska?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Nebraska than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($24,900.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($16,805 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,430 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Nebraska Lincoln (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,142 vs. $10,941)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 2 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,700)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/