College comparison

Alabama vs CU Boulder

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	CU Boulder Boulder, CO
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1240–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	31,939
Avg net price	$22,420	$25,346
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Tuscaloosa, AL	Boulder, CO

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or University of Colorado Boulder harder to get into?

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

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs University of Colorado Boulder?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1240–1430 at University of Colorado Boulder. 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.