- Both University of West Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAB has more expensive tuition of $21,864 than University of West Alabama ($20,090).
- University of West Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 28.21% than UAB (91.81%).
- UAB has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than University of West Alabama (930).
- UAB is larger with 21,639 students than University of West Alabama (5,860 students).
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| #6 in Alabama | Rankings | #224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Livingston, AL | Location | Birmingham, AL |
| Known as | UAB | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,832 Alabama residents $21,864 out-of-state |
| $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,424 Alabama residents $20,556 out-of-state |
| $3,247 | Financial Aid | $9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 28.21% | Acceptance Rate | 91.81% |
| 22.12% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 930 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,860 | Total Students | 21,639 |
| 2,427 | Undergraduate | 13,032 |
| 3,433 | Graduate | 8,607 |
| 4,362 | Online Enrollment | 5,984 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $40,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) $8,550 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 114 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,544 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 169 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,496 Full-time 1,597 Part-time |
| $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,003 for Faculties $64,558 Part-time |