- Columbia Southern University is a private school while University of North Alabama (UNA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- UNA has more expensive tuition of $22,190 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than UNA (9,830 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | University of North Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #13 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Florence, AL |
| Known as | UNA | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $11,990 Alabama residents $22,190 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $9,990 Alabama residents $18,900 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $8,953 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.22% | |
| Yield | 40.47% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 9,830 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 7,214 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 2,616 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 3,346 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $42,800 | |
| 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: 2,246) $3,530 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 | 272 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 737 Full-time 163 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,093 for Faculties $53,051 Part-time |