College comparison

Alabama vs The University of Texas at Arlington

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	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1010–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	32,294
Avg net price	$22,420	$13,951
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas at Arlington reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$63,199
Graduation rate	73%	54%
Median debt	$22,750	$17,527
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or The University of Texas at Arlington harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and The University of Texas at Arlington's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs The University of Texas at Arlington?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1010–1240 at The University of Texas at Arlington. 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.