- Columbia Southern University is a private school while Alabama A & M University (AAMU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- AAMU has more expensive tuition of $18,634 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than AAMU (6,007 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #14 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Normal, AL |
| Known as | AAMU | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.27% | |
| Yield | 16.65% | |
| Test Scores | 920 SAT, 17 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 6,007 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 5,206 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 801 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 429 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $35,500 | |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 253 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 762 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time |