UA Huntsville vs. UWB

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL with University of Washington Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Alabama in Huntsville is larger than UWB based on total student enrollment (8,564 students vs. 6,058 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in Huntsville, AL (Midsize City setting); University of Washington Bothell Campus is in Bothell, WA (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Washington Bothell Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Alabama in Huntsville 17:1; University of Washington Bothell Campus 22:1.

UA Huntsville vs. UWB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UWB? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UA Huntsville ($10,777 vs. $19,396).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 29.1% lower than at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($12,428 vs. $17,538).
• University of Washington Bothell Campus is 6.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UA Huntsville (about $787 more per year; $12,919.00 vs. $12,132.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.4% higher at UWB than at University of Alabama in Huntsville (about $16,747 more per year; $43,155.00 vs. $26,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Alabama in Huntsville than at University of Washington Bothell Campus (95% vs. 44%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 75.6% larger than aid received by University of Alabama in Huntsville students ($16,272 vs. $9,268).

UA Huntsville vs. UWB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UWB? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UWB and UA Huntsville.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1320) is 10 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1310).
• Incoming UWB students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 27 at UA Huntsville).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Alabama in Huntsville 1210/1410; University of Washington Bothell Campus 1170/1470.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Alabama in Huntsville 24/31; University of Washington Bothell Campus 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UA Huntsville - Test optional; UWB - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UWB (3.52).
• UWB has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UA Huntsville (68.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.2% at UA Huntsville vs. 23.9% at UWB.

UA Huntsville vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UA Huntsville and UWB? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Alabama in Huntsville's six-year graduation rate is 45%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UWB.
• Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of about $15,300 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates about ten years after starting college ($65,800 vs. $50,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Washington Bothell Campus graduates have a $8,500 lower median loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates ($15,000 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, UWB graduates have an estimated $87 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UA Huntsville graduates ($155 vs. $242).
• More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.