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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 72% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | SCAD | ||
| 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 SCAD based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 16,414 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 342.8% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at SCAD than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($39,105.00 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 SCAD ($16,834 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 18.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($13,120 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of Alabama at Birmingham (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($13,157 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 83 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SCAD (81.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or SCAD? 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 SCAD and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $6,600 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,800)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/