- Both University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Alabama A & M University (AAMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAH has more expensive tuition of $24,662 than AAMU ($18,634).
- UAH has tighter acceptance rate of 81.23% than AAMU (90.27%).
- UAH has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than AAMU (920).
- UAH is larger with 9,237 students than AAMU (6,007 students).
University of Alabama in Huntsville View More Rivals | Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #210 in National Universities #10 in Alabama | Rankings | #14 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntsville, AL | Location | Normal, AL |
UAH| Known as | AAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,770 Alabama residents $24,662 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $11,686 Alabama residents $25,484 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state |
| $9,922 | Financial Aid | $10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 81.23% | Acceptance Rate | 90.27% |
| 37.37% | Yield | 16.65% |
| 1,335 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 920 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,237 | Total Students | 6,007 |
| 7,169 | Undergraduate | 5,206 |
| 2,068 | Graduate | 801 |
| 1,177 | Online Enrollment | 429 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,148) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 253 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 1,398 Full-time 194 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 762 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| $88,375 for Faculties $71,722 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time |