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Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Georgia Clemson Kentucky Arkansas Florida Florida State OU University of Alabama at Birmingham| The University of Alabama | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $287 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 755 students)
Alabama vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Rust College?
- The University of Alabama is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.8% higher at Alabama than Rust College ($31,460.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Alabama ($8,151 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 177.4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($5,200 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than The University of Alabama (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 83.4% larger than aid received Rust College ($15,683 vs. $8,549)
Alabama vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 401 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Alabama vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Rust College (66% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $24,800 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $25,100)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $4,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,837)
- Alabama graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($245 vs. $287)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/