- Columbia Southern University is a private school while Auburn University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Columbia Southern University (15,948 students).
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| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Auburn, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.93% | |
| Yield | 31.88% | |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 | |
| 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: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |