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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.
Academic Comparison - Best Schools In Alabama
RankNameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
1 Samford University Birmingham, ALPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
2 Auburn University Auburn, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
3 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
4 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
5 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
6 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
7 University of Montevallo Montevallo, ALPublic, four-yearsMaster's DegreeBachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
8 Troy University Troy, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
9 Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, ALPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsBachelor's DegreeBachelor
10 University of North Alabama Florence, ALPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of best schools in Alabama is $15,925 for State residents and $26,578 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 75.78% and graduation rate is 62.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Best Schools In Alabama
RankNameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
1 Samford University $38,144 83.26% 77% 14:15,682
2 Auburn University $12,536 / $33,944 43.74% 80% 20:131,764
3 The University of Alabama $11,900 / $33,200 80.06% 72% 19:138,644
4 University of Alabama at Birmingham $8,832 / $21,864 86.68% 64% 18:121,639
5 University of Alabama in Huntsville $11,770 / $24,662 78.10% 62% 17:19,237
6 Jacksonville State University $12,426 / $22,716 78.46% 52% 19:19,632
7 University of Montevallo $13,710 / $26,730 59.84% 54% 12:12,586
8 Troy University $9,792 / $19,584 94.84% 45% 16:114,156
9 Birmingham-Southern College $22,750 57.17% 64% 10:1975
10 University of North Alabama $11,990 / $22,190 95.68% 52% 18:19,830
Average$15,925 / $26,57875.78%62.20%16.30:114,415
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