Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Alabama. By school type, there are 8 public and 2 private schools in best schools in Alabama. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Troy University | Troy, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Birmingham-Southern College | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Alabama is $15,397 for State residents and $24,478 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 76.70% and graduation rate is 61.70%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford University | $34,198 | 84% | 77% | 12:1 | 5,729 |
| 2 | Auburn University | $11,796 / $31,956 | 85% | 79% | 19:1 | 30,737 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | $11,620 / $31,090 | 80% | 72% | 22:1 | 37,840 |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,568 / $20,400 | 81% | 61% | 19:1 | 22,563 |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,338 / $23,734 | 77% | 57% | 17:1 | 9,999 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | $11,120 / $20,840 | 64% | 46% | 18:1 | 9,238 |
| 7 | University of Montevallo | $13,710 / $26,730 | 61% | 54% | 13:1 | 2,600 |
| 8 | Troy University | $8,908 / $16,708 | 92% | 50% | 16:1 | 16,497 |
| 9 | Birmingham-Southern College | $18,900 | 60% | 71% | 12:1 | 1,129 |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | $10,620 / $20,220 | 83% | 50% | 19:1 | 8,086 |
| Average | $15,397 / $24,478 | 76.70% | 61.70% | 16.70:1 | 14,442 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Alabamaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.