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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason UA Huntsville Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 57% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than University of Alabama at Birmingham based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 21,639 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 37% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($31,754.00 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 Virginia Tech ($16,834 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,680 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Virginia Tech (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 45.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,142 vs. $7,649)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 63 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (3.82)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,600 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/