Head to head · Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham costs less than Auburn University at every income band federal data covers — between $509 and $6,950 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Auburn University | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,681 | $16,172 | $509 |
| $30–48k | $17,627 | $15,500 | $2,127 |
| $48–75k | $20,558 | $19,161 | $1,397 |
| $75–110k | $25,808 | $21,805 | $4,003 |
| Over $110k | $29,547 | $22,597 | $6,950 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Auburn University first, then University of Alabama at Birmingham. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Auburn University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Auburn University — every income band · University of Alabama at Birmingham — every income band · All Alabama public colleges