Institutional Characteristics
Next 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.
Compare Selected Schools
| 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 $15,261 for State residents and $24,088 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 74.30% and graduation rate is 58.40%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Compare Selected Schools
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford University | $32,850 | 83% | 76% | 12:1 | 5,619 | |
| 2 | Auburn University | $11,492 / $31,124 | 81% | 78% | 19:1 | 30,440 | |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | $10,780 / $30,250 | 83% | 72% | 22:1 | 38,390 | |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,568 / $20,400 | 74% | 58% | 19:1 | 21,923 | |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,122 / $23,518 | 83% | 52% | 17:1 | 9,736 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | $11,120 / $20,840 | 55% | 42% | 18:1 | 8,479 | |
| 7 | University of Montevallo | $13,708 / $26,728 | 53% | 49% | 13:1 | 2,612 | |
| 8 | Troy University | $8,908 / $16,708 | 88% | 43% | 16:1 | 16,981 | |
| 9 | Birmingham Southern College | $18,238 | 54% | 68% | 12:1 | 1,268 | |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | $10,620 / $20,220 | 89% | 46% | 19:1 | 7,488 | |
| Average | $15,261 / $24,088 | 74.30% | 58.40% | 16.70:1 | 14,294 | ||
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.