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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Utah | ||
| 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 Utah is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Utah?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is 8% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($8,832.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Utah than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($28,697.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,399 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,437 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Alabama at Birmingham (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($11,142 vs. $9,696)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 17 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Alabama at Birmingham (86.7%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Utah? 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 Utah and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $14,900 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/