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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson UA Huntsville Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia| University of Alabama at Birmingham | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 28.3% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Tennessee than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($16,834 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 8% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,150 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than The University of Tennessee (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 5.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,142 vs. $10,593)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 67 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $9,900 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/