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Troy University vs University of Alabama at Birmingham

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Troy University University of Alabama at Birmingham
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 96% 88%
SAT range (mid 50%) 940-1,210 1,210-1,450
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-25 23-30
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $16,527 $18,749
Sticker cost of attendance $23,165 $28,145
Graduation rate 50% 64%
Retention rate 71% 80%
Undergraduates 9,805 11,635
Student-faculty ratio 16:1 18:1
Setting Troy, AL Birmingham, AL
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $40
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

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

University of Alabama at Birmingham is more selective, with a 88% acceptance rate versus 96% at Troy University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Troy University or University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Troy University has the lower average net price ($16,527 versus $18,749). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.