- Columbia Southern University is a private school while Alabama State University (Alabama State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Alabama State has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than Alabama State (3,828 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | Alabama State University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #19 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Montgomery, AL |
| Known as | Alabama 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 | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $10,501 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.87% | |
| Yield | 14.44% | |
| Test Scores | 935 SAT, 18 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 3,828 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 3,296 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 532 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 420 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $30,600 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 221 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 767 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time |