- Both University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Old Dominion University (ODU) are public.
- UAB is located in Birmingham, AL and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than UAB ($21,864).
- ODU has tighter acceptance rate of 85.72% than UAB (91.81%).
- UAB has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than ODU (1,170).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than UAB (21,639 students).
University of Alabama at Birmingham View More Rivals | Old Dominion University View More Rivals | |
| #224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Birmingham, AL | Location | Norfolk, VA |
UAB| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 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 | ||
| $8,832 Alabama residents $21,864 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $8,424 Alabama residents $20,556 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $9,889 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 91.81% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 33.15% | Yield | 30.71% |
| 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,639 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 13,032 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 8,607 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 5,984 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) $8,550 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,544 Full-time 414 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 8,496 Full-time 1,597 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $104,003 for Faculties $64,558 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |