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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 18% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at OSU than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($31,200.00 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 OSU ($16,834 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 8.5% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,120 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Oregon State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 20.3% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($11,142 vs. $9,260)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 34 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at OSU (3.61)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than OSU (82.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or OSU? 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 OSU and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/