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Overview |
Alabama | U of A | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tucson, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 49,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | arizona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | U of A | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $37,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $13,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $17,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $15,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | U of A | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 52,091 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 45,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | U of A | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | U of A | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $196 |
Diversity |
Alabama | U of A | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | U of A | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | U of A | ||
| 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
- University of Arizona is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 38,644 students)
Alabama vs. U of A Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or U of A?
- University of Arizona is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at U of A than The University of Alabama ($37,827.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Alabama ($17,075 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 5.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,650 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Arizona ($15,683 vs. $15,279)
Alabama vs. U of A Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or U of A? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of A or Alabama .
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. U of A Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or U of A? 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 U of A and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Arizona (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $4,100 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,900)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,750)
- U of A graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($196 vs. $245)
- More U of A 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/