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Overview |
Alabama | OU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alabama | OU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | OU | ||
| 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 29,145 students)
Alabama vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or OU?
- The University of Alabama is 118.9% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Alabama than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($32,400.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Alabama ($19,900 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 11.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,310 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than The University of Alabama (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 51.4% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($16,394 vs. $10,830)
Alabama vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 23 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or OU? 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 OU and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than The University of Alabama (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,900)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,750)
- OU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/