College comparison

Alabama vs Utah

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	Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	86%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1190–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	27,264
Avg net price	$22,420	$16,200
Median earnings (10 yr)Utah reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$67,170
Graduation rate	73%	65%
Median debt	$22,750	$19,000
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or University of Utah harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Utah's is approximately 86% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1190–1380 at University of Utah. 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.