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), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Troy University | Troy, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Birmingham-Southern College | Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Alabama is $15,731 for State residents and $25,791 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.37% and graduation rate is 63.00%. 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 | $36,725 | 83.87% | 79% | 12:1 | 5,758 |
| 2 | Auburn University | $12,175 / $32,960 | 71.18% | 81% | 20:1 | 31,526 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | $11,939 / $32,300 | 78.90% | 72% | 19:1 | 38,316 |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,831 / $21,216 | 88.54% | 62% | 19:1 | 22,289 |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,877 / $24,770 | 73.67% | 61% | 19:1 | 9,636 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | $11,951 / $21,912 | 76.34% | 50% | 19:1 | 9,540 |
| 7 | University of Montevallo | $13,709 / $26,730 | 90.09% | 52% | 12:1 | 2,625 |
| 8 | Troy University | $9,311 / $18,624 | 95.27% | 52% | 16:1 | 14,901 |
| 9 | Birmingham-Southern College | $21,250 | 65.91% | 70% | 10:1 | 1,058 |
| 10 | University of North Alabama | $11,219 / $21,420 | 89.97% | 51% | 17:1 | 8,526 |
| Average | $15,731 / $25,791 | 81.37% | 63.00% | 16.30:1 | 14,418 | |
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.