The University of Alabama vs. University of Kentucky

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both The University of Alabama and University of Kentucky are public.
  • The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
  • University of Kentucky has more expensive tuition of $33,406 than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than University of Kentucky (95.77%).
  • The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than University of Kentucky (1,180).
  • The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than University of Kentucky (31,547 students).
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#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Rankings#92 in National Universities
#1 in Kentucky
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Tuscaloosa, ALLocationLexington, KY
Known as
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 Alabama residents
$33,200 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,212 Kentucky residents
$33,406 out-of-state
$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
Graduate$14,330 Kentucky residents
$35,459 out-of-state
$14,421Financial Aid$11,981
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$65 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$65 graduate
53.30%Acceptance Rate95.77%
36.45%Yield26.79%
1,260 SAT, 28 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
38,644Total Students31,547
32,458Undergraduate22,735
6,186Graduate8,812
5,820Online Enrollment4,064
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
72%Graduation Rate68%
18%Transfer-out Rate
87%Retention Rate85%
$51,600Average Earning after Graduation$54,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336)
$9,964 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,754 Full-time
333 Part-time
5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,702 Full-time
1,528 Part-time
$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 Part-time
Average Salary$98,993 for Faculties
$62,530 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023