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Alabama Best Colleges

Alabama Best Colleges
Samford University ranked first, followed by Auburn University and The University of Alabama in Alabama Best Colleges. (The ranking data is provided by College Evaluator.) Only 2 schools are private and the other 8 schools are public colleges in Alabama Best Colleges. The average tuition & fees of Alabama Best Colleges is $10,169 for Alabama residents and $24,581 for out-of-state students and the average acceptance rate is 71.10%.
Of these Alabama Best Colleges, 7 schools offer Doctorate degree, 10 schools offer Master' degree, 10 schools offer Bachelor's degree, and 1 schools offer Associate degree programs. Spring Hill College has the highest tuition & fees with $39,464 and Jacksonville State University has the lowest tuition & fees with $16,536 among Alabama Best Colleges. University of West Alabama is the tightest school to admit with 40% acceptance rate and Alabama State University has the highest (easiest to get in) acceptance rate (98%). The University of Alabama is the largest school with total 38,563 students and Spring Hill College is the smallest school with 1,485 students.
You can compare the schools at Alabama Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.
School Overview Comparison Table

#1. Samford University

Samford University Campus, Birmingham, FL

#1. Samford University

Samford University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Birmingham, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Samford University is $31,650. The school has a total enrollment of 5,509 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,171 and the average ACT scores is 78 at Samford University.

#2. Auburn University

Auburn University Campus, Auburn, FL

#2. Auburn University

Auburn University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Auburn, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Auburn University is $11,276 for Florida residents and $30,524 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 29,776 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,230 and the average ACT scores is 82 at Auburn University.

#3. The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama Campus, Tuscaloosa, FL

#3. The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tuscaloosa, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at The University of Alabama is $10,780 for Florida residents and $29,230 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 38,563 and student to faculty ratio is 4.35% (23 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,170 and the average ACT scores is 81 at The University of Alabama.

#4. University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus, Birmingham, FL

#4. University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Birmingham, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $8,568 for Florida residents and $19,704 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 20,902 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,110 and the average ACT scores is 74 at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

#5. Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University Campus, Jacksonville, FL

#5. Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Jacksonville, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Jacksonville State University is $8,760 for Florida residents and $16,536 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 8,567 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 920 and the average ACT scores is 67 at Jacksonville State University.

#6. University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville Campus, Huntsville, FL

#6. University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Huntsville, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville is $10,714 for Florida residents and $22,362 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,101 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,195 and the average ACT scores is 85 at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

#7. Alabama State University

Alabama State University Campus, Montgomery, FL

#7. Alabama State University

Alabama State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Montgomery, FL. Alabama State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Alabama State University is $11,068 for Florida residents and $19,396 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,760 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 945 and the average ACT scores is 52 at Alabama State University.

#8. University of West Alabama

University of West Alabama Campus, Livingston, FL

#8. University of West Alabama

University of West Alabama is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Livingston, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of West Alabama is $10,040 for Florida residents and $18,490 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,646 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 940 and the average ACT scores is 61 at University of West Alabama.

#9. Spring Hill College

Spring Hill College Campus, Mobile, FL

#9. Spring Hill College

Spring Hill College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Mobile, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Spring Hill College is $39,464. The school has a total enrollment of 1,485 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,100 and the average ACT scores is 67 at Spring Hill College.

#10. University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama Campus, Florence, FL

#10. University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Florence, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of North Alabama is $10,142 for Florida residents and $18,452 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,204 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,100 and the average ACT scores is 66 at University of North Alabama.
RankSchool NameLocationDegree OfferedTuition & Fees Average Financial AidAcceptance RatePopulationGraduation Rate Student to Faculty Ratio
1Samford University Private, 4 or more years Birmingham, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $31,650 $15,760 82% 5,509 76% 12 to 1
2Auburn University Public, 4 or more years Auburn, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $30,524 ($11,276) $9,062 75% 29,776 77% 19 to 1
3The University of Alabama Public, 4 or more years Tuscaloosa, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $29,230 ($10,780) $14,968 59% 38,563 68% 23 to 1
4University of Alabama at Birmingham Public, 4 or more years Birmingham, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $19,704 ($8,568) $8,292 92% 20,902 53% 19 to 1
5Jacksonville State University Public, 4 or more years Jacksonville, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $16,536 ($8,760) $7,784 54% 8,567 37% 19 to 1
6University of Alabama in Huntsville Public, 4 or more years Huntsville, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $22,362 ($10,714) $8,916 81% 9,101 49% 16 to 1
7Alabama State University Public, 4 or more years Montgomery, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $19,396 ($11,068) $8,405 98% 4,760 28% 15 to 1
8University of West Alabama Public, 4 or more years Livingston, FL Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $18,490 ($10,040) $5,874 40% 4,646 33% 13 to 1
9Spring Hill College Private, 4 or more years Mobile, FL Master's, Bachelor's $39,464 $29,929 66% 1,485 53% 14 to 1
10University of North Alabama Public, 4 or more years Florence, FL Master's, Bachelor's $18,452 ($10,142) $6,335 64% 7,204 45% 18 to 1
You can compare the schools at Alabama Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.

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