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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 51% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $178 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 69% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 14,841 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Emory?
- Emory University is 546.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at Emory than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($57,120.00 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 Emory ($16,834 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 29.7% lower than costs at Emory University ($13,120 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Emory University (93% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 339% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($48,914 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 233 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Emory students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Emory (3.8)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Emory? 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 Emory and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (90% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $35,100 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $46,400)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/