- Columbia Southern University is a private school while University of West Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- University of West Alabama has more expensive tuition of $20,090 than Columbia Southern University ($5,808).
- Columbia Southern University is larger with 15,948 students than University of West Alabama (5,860 students).
| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | University of West Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #6 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Livingston, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's 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 | $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $3,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 28.21% | |
| Yield | 22.12% | |
| Test Scores | 930 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 5,860 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 2,427 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 3,433 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 4,362 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 36% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 | |
| 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: 927) $4,760 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 | 114 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 419 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time |