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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 123.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Pitt than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($36,000.00 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 Pitt ($16,834 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,360 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,142 vs. $10,919)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 125 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Pitt 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Pitt? 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 Pitt and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $11,600 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/