Indiana University-Bloomington vs The University of Alabama
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, INCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Alabama lists Mass every weekday.
- Indiana University-Bloomington has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 73% at The University of Alabama.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Indiana University-Bloomington has the lower price after aid: $6,324 a year, against $19,169 at The University of Alabama.
- The average price after aid is lower at Indiana University-Bloomington: $16,264 a year, against $22,420 at The University of Alabama.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bloomington, IN
Tuscaloosa, AL
Setting
City
City
Students
47,527
39,622
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
78%
77%
Average SAT
1313
1285
ACT middle 50%
27–33
24–31
Graduation rate
80%
73%
First-year retention
91%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,264
$22,420
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$6,324
$19,169
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,610
$19,884
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,154
$22,258
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,204
$25,658
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,128
$26,729
Median debt
$19,509
$22,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,742
$59,221
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.