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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 342 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 141.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Aquinas College than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($21,350.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Aquinas College ($16,834 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 48.2% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($8,850 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 15.1% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,820 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 32 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is higher than Aquinas College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,400)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/