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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 39.1% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at UofSC than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($16,834 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,780 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Alabama at Birmingham (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 61.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,142 vs. $6,880)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 73 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UofSC (64.1%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UofSC? 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 UofSC and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/