Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,418) | ✔ ($5,800) |
| Concordia College Alabama | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||||
| Miles College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (846) | ✔ ($3,388) |
| University of Mobile | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (684) | ✔ ($4,480) |
| Samford University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,375) | ✔ ($5,288) |
| United States Sports Academy | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Concordia College Alabama | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||||
| Miles College | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| University of Mobile | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Samford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| United States Sports Academy | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are NAA members, 3 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | NAA, NCAA | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | 13 athletic programs |
| Concordia College Alabama | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||
| Miles College | NAA, NCAA | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | 8 athletic programs |
| University of Mobile | NAA, NAIA | - | 8 athletic programs | ||
| Samford University | NAA, NCAA | Southern Conference | Southern Conference | Southern Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| United States Sports Academy | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Concordia College Alabama | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||||
| Miles College | Christian Methodist Episcopal | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| University of Mobile | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Samford University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| United States Sports Academy | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs