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UA Huntsville Auburn Alabama LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State UC UofSC IU Clemson| University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,160 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,864 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,413 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,333 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,919 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 9,655 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1400 | 960/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $170 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (21,160 students vs. 6,601 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UNO?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 45% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of New Orleans ($21,864.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,190 vs. $17,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,174 vs. $13,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham as University of New Orleans (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 4.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,333 vs. $10,822)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 113 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UNO (3.21)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UNO (66.8%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or UNO? 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 UNO and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is higher than University of New Orleans (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn on average $3,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/