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Overview |
Alabama | UO | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 86% |
Admission |
Alabama | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $218 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UO | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 23,163 students)
Alabama vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UO?
- University of Oregon is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at UO than The University of Alabama ($39,158.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than UO ($20,592 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($14,426 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than The University of Alabama (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 60.6% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($15,683 vs. $9,767)
Alabama vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 62 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UO? 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 UO and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is the same as at University of Oregon (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,750)
- UO graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($218 vs. $245)
- More UO 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/