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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,160 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,864 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,413 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,333 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 61% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,919 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 9,655 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1400 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 21,160 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Texas A&M than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($36,428.00 vs. $21,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Texas A&M ($17,413 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($13,154 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Texas A&M University College Station (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,607 vs. $11,333)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 65 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $19,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $46,400)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/