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Tennessee Ole Miss CU Boulder Auburn LSU Georgia BYU Clemson Kentucky Arkansas Florida Florida State| The University of Alabama | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | Utah | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 73% |
Admission |
Alabama | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1180/1398 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 35,260 students)
Alabama vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Utah?
- The University of Alabama is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Alabama than University of Utah ($32,400.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Alabama ($13,341 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 19.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,398 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than The University of Alabama (73% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 35% larger than aid received University of Utah ($16,394 vs. $12,148)
Alabama vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 51 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Utah? 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 Utah and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Utah (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $11,400 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,900)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/