The University of Alabama vs University of Cincinnati
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 campusUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Alabama lists Mass every weekday.
- The average price after aid is lower at The University of Alabama: $22,420 a year, against $25,648 at University of Cincinnati.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The University of Alabama: $59,221, against $54,810 at University of Cincinnati.
- The University of Alabama admits 77% of applicants, and University of Cincinnati admits 85%.
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
5 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Cincinnati, OH
Setting
City
City
Students
39,622
43,338
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
77%
85%
Average SAT
1285
1282
ACT middle 50%
24–31
24–29
Graduation rate
73%
75%
First-year retention
89%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,420
$25,648
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,169
$17,974
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,884
$18,092
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,258
$22,492
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,658
$27,596
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,729
$29,616
Median debt
$22,750
$21,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,221
$54,810
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.