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UO Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Portland State University Georgia Clemson Colorado State Kentucky Arkansas Western Washington University| The University of Alabama | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | OSU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
Alabama | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Alabama | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 34,292 students)
Alabama vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or OSU?
- The University of Alabama is 6.5% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Alabama than Oregon State University ($31,460.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than OSU ($20,592 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($14,238 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than The University of Alabama (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 69.4% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($15,683 vs. $9,260)
Alabama vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 68 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or OSU? 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 OSU and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Oregon State University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,750)
- OSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/