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UA Huntsville Auburn Alabama Berry College Georgia State University of South Alabama Florida State UC UofSC Mercer IU Clemson| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,800 | ||
| 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 | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Ogelthorpe | ||
| 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 Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 1,491 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 394.9% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($43,710.00 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 Ogelthorpe ($16,834 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 9.8% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,120 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 230.9% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($36,867 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 7 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe 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/