College comparison

University of Alabama at Birmingham vs University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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 Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore County is more selective	88%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1450	1240–1420
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,635	10,701
Avg net price	$18,749	$16,467
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Birmingham, AL	Baltimore, MD

Quick answers

Is University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Maryland-Baltimore County harder to get into?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is more selective: University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Maryland-Baltimore County's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham vs University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham and 1240–1420 at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. 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.