- Both The University of Alabama and Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) are public.
- The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and TAMU is located in College Station, TX.
- TAMU has more expensive tuition of $40,328 than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
- The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than TAMU (70.54%).
- TAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than The University of Alabama (1,260).
- TAMU is larger with 74,014 students than The University of Alabama (38,644 students).
The University of Alabama View More Rivals | Texas A & M University-College Station View More Rivals | |
| #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama | Rankings | #58 in National Universities #3 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | Location | College Station, TX |
| Known as | TAMU | |
| 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) |
| 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 | $13,099 Texas residents $40,328 out-of-state |
| $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,093 Texas residents $24,090 out-of-state |
| $14,421 | Financial Aid | $10,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 53.30% | Acceptance Rate | 70.54% |
| 36.45% | Yield | 45.00% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,644 | Total Students | 74,014 |
| 32,458 | Undergraduate | 57,512 |
| 6,186 | Graduate | 16,502 |
| 5,820 | Online Enrollment | 3,414 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,800 |
| 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: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) |
| ✔ (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 | 18 to 1 |
| 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,299 Full-time 583 Part-time |
| 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,467 Full-time 793 Part-time |
| $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,585 for Faculties $67,426 Part-time |