- Both University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAH has more expensive tuition of $24,662 than Jacksonville State ($22,716).
- Jacksonville State has tighter acceptance rate of 54.02% than UAH (81.23%).
- UAH has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Jacksonville State (1,100).
- Jacksonville State is larger with 9,632 students than UAH (9,237 students).
University of Alabama in Huntsville View More Rivals | Jacksonville State University View More Rivals | |
| #210 in National Universities #10 in Alabama | Rankings | #15 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntsville, AL | Location | Jacksonville, AL |
UAH| Known as | Jacksonville State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,770 Alabama residents $24,662 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,426 Alabama residents $22,716 out-of-state |
| $11,686 Alabama residents $25,484 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,304 Alabama residents $17,640 out-of-state |
| $9,922 | Financial Aid | $7,234 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 81.23% | Acceptance Rate | 54.02% |
| 37.37% | Yield | 35.36% |
| 1,335 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,237 | Total Students | 9,632 |
| 7,169 | Undergraduate | 8,310 |
| 2,068 | Graduate | 1,322 |
| 1,177 | Online Enrollment | 2,087 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,148) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) $4,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 348 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| 1,398 Full-time 194 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 963 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| $88,375 for Faculties $71,722 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,258 for Faculties $51,425 Part-time |