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Overview |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $140 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 27,943 students)
Alabama vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Utah State University?
- The University of Alabama is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Alabama than Utah State University ($31,460.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Alabama ($14,577 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 75.2% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($8,232 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than The University of Alabama (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 59.9% larger than aid received Utah State University ($15,683 vs. $9,808)
Alabama vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 97 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Utah State University? 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 State University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Utah State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,300 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $10,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($13,610 vs. $23,750)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($140 vs. $245)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/