- Both The University of Alabama and Auburn University are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
- The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than The University of Alabama (1,260).
- The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Auburn University (31,764 students).
The University of Alabama View More Rivals | Auburn University View More Rivals | |
| #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | Location | Auburn, AL |
| Known as | ||
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $14,421 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 53.30% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 36.45% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,644 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 32,458 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 6,186 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 5,820 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |