College comparison

Alabama vs University of Alabama at Birmingham

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	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	88%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1210–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	11,635
Avg net price	$22,420	$18,749
Median earnings (10 yr)Alabama reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$54,501
Graduation rate	73%	64%
Median debt	$22,750	$22,300
Economic mobility	—	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Alabama at Birmingham's is approximately 88% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham. 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.