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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,160 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,864 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,413 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,333 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,919 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 9,655 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1400 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (21,160 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 322.3% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at CBU than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($37,300.00 vs. $21,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($17,068 vs. $17,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($10,731 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 156.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($29,076 vs. $11,333)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 42 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at CBU (3.67)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than CBU (88.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CBU? 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 CBU and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/