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.
  • TAMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,328) than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • It is harder to admit to TAMU than The University of Alabama.
  • TAMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,270) than The University of Alabama (1,260).
  • Both TAMU and The University of Alabama have the same submitted ACT scores (28).
  • TAMU has more students with 74,014 students while The University of Alabama has 38,644 students.
  • TAMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while The University of Alabama's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • TAMU has more full-time faculties with 3,299 faculties while The University of Alabama has 1,517 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Texas A & M University-College Station and The University of Alabama.
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TAMUvs.The University of Alabama
College Station, TexasLocationTuscaloosa, Alabama
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$13,099
Out-Of-State$40,328
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,900
Out-Of-State$33,200
61%% Receiving Financial Aid73%
$10,800Average Amount of Financial Aid$14,421
62.65 %Acceptance Rates80.06 %
45.91 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)18.57 %
1,270SAT Score1,260
28ACT Score28
83 %Graduation Rate72 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
95 %Retention Rate87 %
74,014Student Population38,644
3,299Number of Faculties1,517
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 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, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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