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Overview |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 5,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $10,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 46% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 4,776 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 4,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1170/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (8,743 students vs. 5,809 students)
UA Huntsville vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 13.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at UWB than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($40,878.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UA Huntsville ($10,013 vs. $19,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 53.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($11,122 vs. $17,115)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than University of Washington Bothell Campus (95% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 66.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($14,569 vs. $8,737)
UA Huntsville vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 184 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted 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 (91.8%) than UA Huntsville (74.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or UWB? 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 UWB and UA Huntsville.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $15,300 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $50,500)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans 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/