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15 schools closest to The University of Alabama (Trajecta Score 54) — neighbors in Alabama first, then the closest schools nationally by Trajecta Score, a 0–100 measure built from College Scorecard and IPEDS data.
The University of Alabama's full data page| # | College | Location | Admit rate | SAT range | Avg net price | Earnings (10yr) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | The University of Alabama (this school) | Tuscaloosa, AL | 77% | 1170–1400 | $22,420 | $59k | 54 |
| 1 | Samford University Open | Birmingham, AL | 82% | 1070–1250 | $32,622 | $58k | 54 |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Open | Birmingham, AL | 88% | 1210–1450 | $18,749 | $55k | 53 |
| 3 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Open | Huntsville, AL | 69% | 1210–1410 | $18,796 | $62k | 56 |
| 4 | University of Montevallo Moderate | Montevallo, AL | 54% | — | $17,683 | $43k | 46 |
| 5 | Auburn University Moderate | Auburn, AL | 46% | 1260–1390 | $24,323 | $65k | 63 |
| 6 | Tuskegee University Moderate | Tuskegee, AL | 49% | — | $35,013 | $50k | 45 |
| 7 | Governors State University Moderate | University Park, IL | 48% | — | $12,329 | $58k | 54 |
| 8 | Allegheny College Moderate | Meadville, PA | 55% | 1173–1358 | $22,940 | $62k | 54 |
| 9 | Lawrence University Moderate | Appleton, WI | 64% | 1200–1420 | $23,401 | $56k | 54 |
| 10 | Pacific Lutheran University Open | Tacoma, WA | 78% | 1040–1260 | $19,589 | $67k | 54 |
| 11 | Simmons University Open | Boston, MA | 70% | 1220–1390 | $25,265 | $63k | 54 |
| 12 | Texas Tech University Open | Lubbock, TX | 73% | 1090–1280 | $19,070 | $62k | 54 |
| 13 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Moderate | Mayaguez, PR | 57% | — | $17,936 | $49k | 54 |
| 14 | Willamette University Open | Salem, OR | 77% | 1240–1440 | $25,121 | $57k | 54 |
| 15 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Open | Fort Collins, CO | 89% | — | $21,279 | $61k | 54 |
How these are picked: schools in Alabama with the closest Trajecta Score come first, then the closest schools nationally — deterministic, from College Scorecard / IPEDS data, never opinion surveys. SAT ranges are 25th–75th percentiles of enrolled students; net price is the average across aid recipients. How the ranking works →