College comparison

University of Alabama at Birmingham vs University of Alabama in Huntsville

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	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville is more selective	88%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1450	1210–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,635	6,591
Avg net price	$18,749	$18,796
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Birmingham, AL	Huntsville, AL

Quick answers

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

University of Alabama in Huntsville is more selective: University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Alabama in Huntsville's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham and 1210–1410 at University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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.