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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,160 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,864 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,413 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,333 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,919 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 9,655 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1400 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 75% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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 Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (21,160 students vs. 13,456 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 597.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.8% higher at Vanderbilt than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($61,618.00 vs. $21,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Vanderbilt ($17,413 vs. $26,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 54.9% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($13,590 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Vanderbilt University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 409.3% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($57,723 vs. $11,333)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 351 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (3.82)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $36,700 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $46,400)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/