- Columbia Southern University is a private school while University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UAH has more expensive tuition of $24,662 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than UAH (9,237 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | University of Alabama in Huntsville View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #210 in National Universities #10 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Huntsville, AL |
| Known as | UAH | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 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 | $11,770 Alabama residents $24,662 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $11,686 Alabama residents $25,484 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $9,922 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.23% | |
| Yield | 37.37% | |
| Test Scores | 1,335 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 9,237 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 7,169 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 2,068 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 1,177 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 | |
| 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: 2,148) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 353 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,398 Full-time 194 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,375 for Faculties $71,722 Part-time |