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Overview |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 13,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $61,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $61,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $18,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $50,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $33,074 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 60% |
Admission |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 27,936 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 4,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $284 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Tulane | ||
| 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 Tulane based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 13,078 students)
Alabama vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 452.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at Tulane than The University of Alabama ($61,306.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Tulane ($21,761 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 21.9% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,840 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Tulane University (72% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 101.7% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($33,074 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 165 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Alabama vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Alabama.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,529)
- Alabama graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($245 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/