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.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,042) than UAB ($21,864).
  • It is harder to admit to Middle Tennessee State than UAB.
  • UAB has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
  • UAB has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Middle Tennessee State (22).
  • UAB has more students with 21,639 students while Middle Tennessee State has 20,086 students.
  • Middle Tennessee State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while UAB's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • UAB has more full-time faculties with 2,544 faculties while Middle Tennessee State has 946 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Alabama at Birmingham and Middle Tennessee State University.
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UABMiddle Tennessee State
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UABvs.Middle Tennessee State
Birmingham, AlabamaLocationMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,832
Out-Of-State$21,864
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
74%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$9,889Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,941
86.68 %Acceptance Rates72.54 %
25.71 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.05 %
1,300SAT Score1,120
27ACT Score22
64 %Graduation Rate54 %
15 %Transfer-out Rate8 %
82 %Retention Rate76 %
21,639Student Population20,086
2,544Number of Faculties946
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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