College comparison

University of Alabama at Birmingham vs University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is more selective	88%	57%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1450	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,635	9,539
Avg net price	$18,749	$17,936
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Alabama at Birmingham reports higher median earnings	$54,501	$48,992
Graduation rate	64%	49%
Median debt	$22,300	$8,250
Economic mobility	1.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is more selective: University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham vs University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1450 at University of Alabama at Birmingham and — at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. 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.