Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia College Alabama | Selma, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal | Redstone Arsenal, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,320 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia College Alabama | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||
| Herzing University-Birmingham | $13,420 | 94.12% | 30% | 14:1 | 578 |
| Heritage Christian University | $11,982 | 100.00% | - | 8:1 | 143 |
| Samford University | $38,144 | 83.26% | 77% | 14:1 | 5,682 |
| Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,320 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 389 |