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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 | 21,639 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #115 | ||
| 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 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 59% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 45.9% | ||
| 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 | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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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 | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| 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% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
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 (74,014 students vs. 21,639 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 5.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Texas A&M than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($36,239.00 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 Texas A&M ($16,834 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,550 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Texas A&M University College Station (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,278 vs. $11,142)
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 (86.7%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
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/