- Columbia Southern University is a private school while University of Montevallo is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- University of Montevallo has more expensive tuition of $26,730 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than University of Montevallo (2,586 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | University of Montevallo View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #12 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Montevallo, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $13,710 Alabama residents $26,730 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $11,916 Alabama residents $26,532 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $12,167 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.45% | |
| Yield | 38.87% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 2,586 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 2,172 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 414 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 193 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $36,100 | |
| 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: 1,337) $6,595 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 457 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,659 for Faculties $51,706 Part-time |