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Overview |
Alabama | CBU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 2,043 students)
Alabama vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 236% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at CBU than The University of Alabama ($37,300.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Alabama ($17,068 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 38.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,731 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 77.4% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($29,076 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 76 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or CBU? 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 CBU and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Christian Brothers University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $700 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/