College comparison

Rutgers University-Newark vs University of Alabama at Birmingham

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	Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Acceptance rateRutgers University-Newark is more selective	71%	88%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,709	11,635
Avg net price	$19,703	$18,749
Median earnings (10 yr)Rutgers University-Newark reports higher median earnings	$74,479	$54,501
Graduation rate	64%	64%
Median debt	$21,500	$22,300
Economic mobility	—	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Rutgers University-Newark or University of Alabama at Birmingham harder to get into?

Rutgers University-Newark is more selective: Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and University of Alabama at Birmingham's is approximately 88% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-Newark vs University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Rutgers University-Newark and 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham. 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.