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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | CofC | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 10,885 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 41.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at CofC than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($35,338.00 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 CofC ($16,834 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,986 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 17.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,142 vs. $9,499)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 6 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (3.82)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than CofC (75.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or CofC? 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 CofC and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- College of Charleston and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/