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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Tuscaloosa, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 38,644 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #404 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | ua.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $11,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $31,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $20,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $15,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 54,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 43,290 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1130/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $245 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Alabama | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Alabama Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Alabama?
- The University of Alabama is 9.7% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Alabama than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($31,460.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Alabama ($18,588 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 29.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,122 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than The University of Alabama (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 74.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($15,683 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Alabama Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Alabama? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alabama or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 40 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Alabama Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Alabama? 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 Alabama and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $600 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $49,900)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,750)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/