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University of Alabama at Birmingham Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Auburn Alabama Furman Emory KSU Belmont| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Berry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,360 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Berry College?
- Berry College is 286.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Berry College than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($39,150.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Berry College ($18,588 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 24.9% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,122 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 230.3% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($29,670 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 42 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Berry College (66.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Berry College? 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 Berry College and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $8,800 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- Berry College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/