- Columbia Southern University is a private school while University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAB has more expensive tuition of $21,864 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- UAB is larger with 21,639 students than Columbia Southern University (15,948 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | University of Alabama at Birmingham View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Birmingham, AL |
| Known as | UAB | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 | $8,832 Alabama residents $21,864 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $8,424 Alabama residents $20,556 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.81% | |
| Yield | 33.15% | |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 21,639 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 13,032 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 8,607 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 5,984 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 | |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) $8,550 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,544 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,496 Full-time 1,597 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,003 for Faculties $64,558 Part-time |