- Columbia Southern University is a private school while The University of Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Columbia Southern University (15,948 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | The University of Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 53.30% | |
| Yield | 36.45% | |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 38,644 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 32,458 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 6,186 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 5,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 | |
| 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: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 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 | 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time |