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University Of Alabama At Birmingham vs Western Kentucky University

Compare the rivalry schools - University of Alabama at Birmingham and Western Kentucky University.

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a Public, 4-years school located in Birmingham, AL and Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, KY. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham has higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than Western Kentucky University (1,070).
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (86.68% acceptance rate) is tighter than Western Kentucky University (96.95% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (21,639 students) is larger than Western Kentucky University (16,493 students).
  • Western Kentucky University has more expensive tuition & fees of $27,000 than University of Alabama at Birmingham($21,864).
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham has more full-time faculties of 2,544 faculties than Western Kentucky University(658 facluties).
University Of Alabama At Birmingham vs Western Kentucky University
University of Alabama at BirminghamWestern Kentucky University
LocationBirmingham, ALBowling Green, KY
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$21,864
$8,832 for Alabama residents
$27,000
$11,436 for Kentucky residents
Graduate Tuition$20,556
$8,424 for Alabama residents
$18,340
$12,140 for Kentucky residents
Test Scores1,3001,070
Acceptance Rate87%97%
Admission Yield26%38%
Student Population21,639
13,032 undergraduate
16,493
14,440 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,544 Full-time
414 part-time
658 Full-time
267 part-time
Number of Staffs8,496 Full-time
1,597 part-time
1,757 Full-time
590 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 118 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$9,889$8,499
Graduation Rate64%51%
Transfer-out Rate15%24%
Retention Rate82%77%