- Columbia Southern University is a private school while Birmingham-Southern College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Birmingham-Southern College has more expensive tuition of $22,750 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than Birmingham-Southern College (975 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | Birmingham-Southern College View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #169 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Birmingham, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $22,750 |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $8,400 |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $13,901 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.86% | |
| Yield | 22.05% | |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 975 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 975 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 0 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $53,100 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,418) $8,200 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 102 Full-time 23 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 279 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,762 for Faculties $51,907 Part-time |