The University of Alabama vs University at Buffalo
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALCatholic 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.University at BuffaloBuffalo, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Alabama lists Mass every weekday; University at Buffalo lists Mass 14 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University at Buffalo has the lower price after aid: $14,668 a year, against $19,169 at The University of Alabama.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University at Buffalo: $70,814, against $59,221 at The University of Alabama.
- Median debt is lower at University at Buffalo: $19,000, against $22,750 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.
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.
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
14 times a week
Confession times
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Buffalo, NY
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
39,622
31,889
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.
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
77%
74%
Average SAT
1285
1295
ACT middle 50%
24–31
27–32
Graduation rate
73%
75%
First-year retention
89%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,420
$20,995
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,169
$14,668
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,884
$16,585
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,258
$21,262
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,658
$24,117
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,729
$28,079
Median debt
$22,750
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,221
$70,814
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.