- Both University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Troy University (TROY) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAH has more expensive tuition of $24,662 than TROY ($19,584).
- UAH has tighter acceptance rate of 81.23% than TROY (88.12%).
- UAH has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than TROY (1,045).
- TROY is larger with 14,156 students than UAH (9,237 students).
University of Alabama in Huntsville View More Rivals | Troy University View More Rivals | |
| #210 in National Universities #10 in Alabama | Rankings | #4 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntsville, AL | Location | Troy, AL |
UAH| Known as | TROY | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,770 Alabama residents $24,662 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,792 Alabama residents $19,584 out-of-state |
| $11,686 Alabama residents $25,484 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,550 Alabama residents $17,100 out-of-state |
| $9,922 | Financial Aid | $6,489 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 81.23% | Acceptance Rate | 88.12% |
| 37.37% | Yield | 33.27% |
| 1,335 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,237 | Total Students | 14,156 |
| 7,169 | Undergraduate | 10,768 |
| 2,068 | Graduate | 3,388 |
| 1,177 | Online Enrollment | 7,151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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: 2,148) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,947) $3,920 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,679 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 482 Full-time 425 Part-time |
| 1,398 Full-time 194 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,337 Full-time 1,002 Part-time |
| $88,375 for Faculties $71,722 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,667 for Faculties $55,037 Part-time |