- Columbia Southern University is a private school while Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition of $22,716 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than Jacksonville State (9,632 students).
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| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #15 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Jacksonville, AL |
| Known as | Jacksonville State | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $12,426 Alabama residents $22,716 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $11,304 Alabama residents $17,640 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $7,234 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.02% | |
| Yield | 35.36% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 9,632 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 8,310 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 1,322 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 2,087 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $38,100 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) $4,000 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 348 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 963 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,258 for Faculties $51,425 Part-time |