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Overview |
Alabama | TROY | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #963 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 84% |
Admission |
Alabama | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | TROY | ||
| 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 TROY based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 14,156 students)
Alabama vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or TROY?
- The University of Alabama is 19.2% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Alabama than Troy University ($31,460.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Alabama ($13,187 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 89.8% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($7,599 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than The University of Alabama (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 78.1% larger than aid received Troy University ($15,683 vs. $8,806)
Alabama vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 135 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at TROY (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or TROY? 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 TROY and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Troy University (66% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $10,500 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $39,400)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/