College comparison

Princeton vs Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Princeton Princeton, NJ	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Acceptance ratePrinceton University is more selective	5%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1170–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,709	33,227
Avg net price	$6,128	$22,420
Median earnings (10 yr)Princeton reports higher median earnings	$110,066	$59,221
Graduation rate	98%	73%
Median debt	$10,320	$22,750
Economic mobility	1.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Princeton University or The University of Alabama harder to get into?

Princeton University is more selective: Princeton University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and The University of Alabama's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Princeton University vs The University of Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Princeton University and 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.