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Overview |
Alabama | UE | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UE | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 2,109 students)
Alabama vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UE?
- University of Evansville is 273% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at UE than The University of Alabama ($41,400.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Alabama ($21,611 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($14,270 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 111.4% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($34,661 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 24 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UE? 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 UE and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Evansville (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $3,900 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,000)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/