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University of Alabama at Birmingham Auburn Alabama Tennessee Tech Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee UT Dallas Clemson University of Missouri-Columbia Florida State| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 429 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $11,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $11,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $5,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $8,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $12,238 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 1,715 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 595 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 34.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 440/1339 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $287 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (8,743 students vs. 429 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Rust College?
- Rust College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($11,385.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at UA Huntsville than Rust College ($23,012.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than UA Huntsville ($8,234 vs. $19,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 86% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($5,980 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rust College students is 40.1% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($12,238 vs. $8,737)
UA Huntsville vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 441 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Rust College (34.7%)
UA Huntsville vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Rust 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 Rust College and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is higher than Rust College (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $25,400 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $25,100)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $4,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,837)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($242 vs. $287)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/