<p>well said lakewashington! very different vibes to the two schools.</p>
<p>tabin UAB is 26%AA vs UA is 12%.</p>
<p>UAB has automatic merit it also has full rides for national merit, achievement and hispanic scholars. With a total cost of attendance at 20-24K (tuition, dorm, food). The oos merit for a 28+ ACT and a gpa of 3.0 is 15K per year therefore remaining cost is only 5-9K per year. they also have a 10K and 5K per year award.</p>