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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) vs CU Anschutz

When it comes to higher education in the medical field, two prominent institutions that often draw comparisons are the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). While both universities offer exceptional medical programs and research opportunities, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. UAB boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring medical professionals. CU Anschutz, on the other hand, has a slightly lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. In terms of popular majors, UAB offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including engineering, business, and education, while CU Anschutz primarily focuses on health sciences and biomedical research. Additionally, the student body demographics and graduation rates vary between the two universities, creating unique campus cultures and outcomes. To help you make an informed decision about your medical education journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences in greater detail. Explore the table to discover
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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Overview

Location Birmingham, Alabama Denver, Colorado
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 84.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 88.5% 72.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1173 - 1388 1030 - 1250
ACT range 23 - 30 21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score 7.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 65.0% 9.0%
Total number of applicants 11,906 14,428
Total number of admissions given out 10,541 10,395
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,415 1,688
Yield rate 22.9% 16.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $27,630
Out of state: $39,462
In state: $28,988
Out of state: $45,980
Average net price $16,990 $14,630
Tuition
In state: $8,568
Out of state: $20,400
In state: $8,160
Out of state: $25,152
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,767
Meal plan: $4,540
Room/dormitory: $9,370
Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 93.0%
Average amount $10,940 		77.0%
Average amount $7,896
Students receiving federal student loan 46.0%
Average amount $5,208 		29.0%
Average amount $5,521
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $14,247 		3.0%
Average amount $11,395

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 13,547
Men 37.9% Women 62.1% 		14,289
Men 42.8% Women 57.2%
Graduate students 8,742
Men 34.1% Women 65.9% 		9,978
Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students 16.8% 16.2%
International students 5.0% 6.6%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Large
Dormitory capacity 3,480 1,250
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Alabama Georgia Tennessee Louisiana Florida Colorado California Texas New Mexico Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Education
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 62.4% 48.0%
Dropout rate 16.5% 19.5%
Transferred out 17.9% 28.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Graduate/Professional Certificates)
  • Year 1: $158,993
  • Year 2: $169,894
  • Year 3: $175,573
Dentistry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $100,128
  • Year 2: $111,769
  • Year 3: $139,245
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $117,171
  • Year 2: $130,034
  • Year 3: $128,873
Systems Science and Theory (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,948
  • Year 2: $122,038
  • Year 3: $123,089
Optometry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,176
  • Year 2: $96,457
  • Year 3: $107,084
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $98,582
  • Year 2: $99,737
  • Year 3: $105,689
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,298
  • Year 2: $89,564
  • Year 3: $99,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,552
  • Year 2: $95,215
  • Year 3: $98,530
Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,497
  • Year 2: $84,653
  • Year 3: $94,486
Engineering, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $85,743
  • Year 2: $88,820
  • Year 3: $90,200
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $226,129
  • Year 2: $234,763
  • Year 3: $249,730
Dentistry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $117,562
  • Year 2: $113,531
  • Year 3: $132,598
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $100,224
  • Year 2: $118,790
  • Year 3: $127,463
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $120,041
  • Year 2: $115,339
  • Year 3: $121,537
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $90,407
  • Year 2: $90,501
  • Year 3: $98,484
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $86,482
  • Year 2: $89,184
  • Year 3: $96,904
Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,510
  • Year 2: $83,546
  • Year 3: $96,592
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $88,154
  • Year 2: $88,879
  • Year 3: $92,077
Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,326
  • Year 2: $79,284
  • Year 3: $88,793
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,891
  • Year 2: $77,401
  • Year 3: $86,951

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