College comparison

Indiana vs Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Indiana Bloomington, IN	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	78%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1170–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	37,806	33,227
Avg net price	$16,264	$22,420
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Bloomington, IN	Tuscaloosa, AL

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Bloomington or The University of Alabama harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and The University of Alabama's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington vs The University of Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at Indiana University-Bloomington and 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.