- Both The University of Alabama and University of Florida (UF) are public.
- The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and UF is located in Gainesville, FL.
- The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than UF ($28,659).
- UF has tighter acceptance rate of 42.01% than The University of Alabama (53.30%).
- UF has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than The University of Alabama (1,260).
- UF is larger with 55,211 students than The University of Alabama (38,644 students).
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| #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama | Rankings | #44 in National Universities #1 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Known as | UF | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $6,381 Florida residents $28,659 out-of-state |
| $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,737 Florida residents $30,130 out-of-state |
| $14,421 | Financial Aid | $9,523 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 53.30% | Acceptance Rate | 42.01% |
| 36.45% | Yield | 46.72% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,644 | Total Students | 55,211 |
| 32,458 | Undergraduate | 34,552 |
| 6,186 | Graduate | 20,659 |
| 5,820 | Online Enrollment | 8,791 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,700 |
| 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: 11,375) $6,350 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,902 Full-time 452 Part-time |
| 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,874 Full-time 1,006 Part-time |
| $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,102 for Faculties $65,900 Part-time |