The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • North Carolina has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,330) than Alabama ($33,200).
  • It is harder to admit to North Carolina than Alabama.
  • North Carolina has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than Alabama (1,260).
  • North Carolina has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Alabama (28).
  • Alabama has more students with 38,644 students while North Carolina has 31,705 students.
  • North Carolina has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Alabama's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • North Carolina has more full-time faculties with 1,910 faculties while Alabama has 1,517 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - The University of Alabama and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Alabamavs.North Carolina
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaLocationChapel Hill, North Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$11,900
Out-Of-State$33,200
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,989
Out-Of-State$39,330
73%% Receiving Financial Aid52%
$14,421Average Amount of Financial Aid$16,747
80.06 %Acceptance Rates17.11 %
18.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)46.01 %
1,260SAT Score1,460
28ACT Score32
72 %Graduation Rate91 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate5 %
87 %Retention Rate96 %
38,644Student Population31,705
1,517Number of Faculties1,910
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare
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