The University of Alabama Comparison

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Overview

Alabama
Location Tuscaloosa, AL
Setting Small City
Enrollment 38,644
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #404
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website ua.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Alabama
Tuition (In State) $11,100
Tuition (Out of State) $31,460
Room & Board $14,426
Avg Net Price $20,592
Avg Grant Aid $15,683
% Receiving Grant Aid 82%

Admission

Alabama
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 54,072
Admitted 43,290
Acceptance Rate 80.1%
Enrolled % 18.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.76
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 23/31
SAT Range 1130/1410
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

Alabama
Student to Faculty Ratio 19:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (29%)
  • Health Professions (10%)
  • Communication (9%)
  • Work and Family Studies (7%)
  • Engineering (7%)

Outcomes

Alabama
Graduation Rate 66%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,900
Making Student Loan Payments 59%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,750
Median Loan Payment $245

Diversity

Alabama
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 78%
% Black 11%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Alabama
% In-State 35%
% Out-of-State 64%

Campus

Alabama
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/