College comparison

Alabama vs University of Louisville

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	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	University of Louisville Louisville, KY
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	79%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1040–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	14,727
Avg net price	$22,420	$17,988
Median earnings (10 yr)Alabama reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$53,899
Graduation rate	73%	61%
Median debt	$22,750	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

The University of Alabama is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Louisville's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1040–1270 at University of Louisville. 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.