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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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 Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 793 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 324.6% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Warren Wilson than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($37,500.00 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 Warren Wilson ($16,834 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,050 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 133.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($26,012 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 27 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is the same as at Warren Wilson College (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $15,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,800)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/