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Overview |
Alabama | UC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 68% |
Admission |
Alabama | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 39,622 students)
Alabama vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Alabama than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($32,400.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Alabama ($21,511 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 13.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,048 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (72% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 100% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($16,394 vs. $8,195)
Alabama vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 16 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UC? 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 UC and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $4,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,750)
- UC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/