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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Storrs, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 27,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $23,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $14,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 40,894 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 22,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1220/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UConn | ||
| 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UConn?
- University of Connecticut is 77.4% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at UConn than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($38,340.00 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 UConn ($16,834 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,120 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Connecticut (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 31.7% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($14,678 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UConn or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 103 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UConn (3.74)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UConn? 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 UConn and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (83% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $15,600 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Connecticut and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Connecticut and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/