Top Colleges in Alabama Tuition Comparison

Samford University ranked first in the Top Colleges in Alabama rankings, followed by Auburn University and The University of Alabama. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Top Colleges in Alabama is $10,790 for Alabama residents and $24,088 for out of state students in academic year 2019-2020. Samford University has the highest undergraduate tuition & fees of $32,850 and Troy University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,708 among Top Colleges in Alabama. For graduate programs, the 2020 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $10,008 for Alabama residents and $22,034 for out of state students . The average acceptance rate is 74.30% and the average graduation rate is 58% in the Top Colleges in Alabama. The average SAT score of the schools is 1,170. The average salary after 10 years of graduation from Top Colleges in Alabama is $47,930.

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Top Colleges in Alabama Academic Key Facts Comparison

There are 8 public and 2 private schools in Top Colleges in Alabama. The average acceptance ratio of Top Colleges in Alabama is 74.30% where University of Montevallo has the tightest rate of 53% and University of North Alabama has the loosest rate of 89%. The average graduation rate is 58.40% and the average student to faculty ratio is 16.70:1 (5.99%). The University of Alabama has the highest student population of 38,390 where total 14,294 students are attending Top Colleges in Alabama.

#1. Samford University

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#1. Samford University

Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

83%

Student Population

5,619

Graduation Rate

76%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$32,850

Graduate

$18,364

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$59,800

#2. Auburn University

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#2. Auburn University

Auburn, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

81%

Student Population

30,440

Graduation Rate

78%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

19 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$11,492 (in-state), / $31,124 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$11,504 (in-state), / $31,160 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$56,300

#3. The University of Alabama

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#3. The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

83%

Student Population

38,390

Graduation Rate

72%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

22 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$10,780 (in-state), / $30,250 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$10,780 (in-state), / $30,250 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$51,600

#4. University of Alabama at Birmingham

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#4. University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

74%

Student Population

21,923

Graduation Rate

58%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

19 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$8,568 (in-state), / $20,400 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$8,100 (in-state), / $19,188 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$48,400

#5. University of Alabama in Huntsville

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#5. University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

83%

Student Population

9,736

Graduation Rate

52%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

17 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$11,122 (in-state), / $23,518 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$11,458 (in-state), / $25,256 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$52,000

#6. Jacksonville State University

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#6. Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

55%

Student Population

8,479

Graduation Rate

42%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

18 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$11,120 (in-state), / $20,840 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$10,600 (in-state), / $20,200 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$38,100

#7. University of Montevallo

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#7. University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

53%

Student Population

2,612

Graduation Rate

49%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$13,708 (in-state), / $26,728 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$11,916 (in-state), / $23,868 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$36,100

#8. Troy University

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#8. Troy University

Troy, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

88%

Student Population

16,981

Graduation Rate

43%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$8,908 (in-state), / $16,708 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$8,506 (in-state), / $16,156 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$41,100

#9. Birmingham Southern College

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#9. Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

54%

Student Population

1,268

Graduation Rate

68%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$18,238

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$53,100

#10. University of North Alabama

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#10. University of North Alabama

Florence, AL | Public, 4 or more years

Acceptance Rate

89%

Student Population

7,488

Graduation Rate

46%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

19 to 1

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

$10,620 (in-state), / $20,220 (out-of-state)

Graduate

$7,200 (in-state), / $13,860 (out-of-state)

Salary after 10 Years of Graduation

$42,800

Top Colleges in Alabama Tuition Comparison

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Top Colleges in Alabama is $10,790 for state residents and $24,088 for out of state students in academic year 2019-2020. Samford University has the most expensive tuition & fees of of $32,850 and Troy University has the lowest rates of $16,708. The average graduate tuition & fees of Top Colleges in Alabama is $10,008 for state residents and $22,034 for out of state students in academic year 2019-2020. Auburn University has the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of of $31,160 and University of North Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition rates of $13,860. Next table compares the tuition and important academic & admission facts between Top Colleges in Alabama.

Table. Top Colleges in Alabama Tuition & Fees Comparison
Rank	School Name	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees		Graduate Tuition & Fees		Average Salary after 10 years of graduation	Acceptance Rate	SAT/ACT Scores	Student Population	Graduation Rate
Rank	School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Average Salary after 10 years of graduation	Acceptance Rate	SAT/ACT Scores	Student Population	Graduation Rate
1	Samford University Birmingham, AL Private, 4 years	$32,850		$18,364		$59,800	83%	1,160 SAT 78 ACT	5,619	76%
2	Auburn University Auburn, AL Public, 4 years	$11,492	$31,124	$11,504	$31,160	$56,300	81%	1,235 SAT 83 ACT	30,440	78%
3	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 4 years	$10,780	$30,250	$10,780	$30,250	$51,600	83%	1,210 SAT 80 ACT	38,390	72%
4	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Public, 4 years	$8,568	$20,400	$8,100	$19,188	$48,400	74%	1,228 SAT 76 ACT	21,923	58%
5	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Public, 4 years	$11,122	$23,518	$11,458	$25,256	$52,000	83%	1,364 SAT 85 ACT	9,736	52%
6	Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Public, 4 years	$11,120	$20,840	$10,600	$20,200	$38,100	55%	1,045 SAT 62 ACT	8,479	42%
7	University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Public, 4 years	$13,708	$26,728	$11,916	$23,868	$36,100	53%	1,135 SAT 67 ACT	2,612	49%
8	Troy University Troy, AL Public, 4 years	$8,908	$16,708	$8,506	$16,156	$41,100	88%	1,010 SAT 64 ACT	16,981	43%
9	Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL Private, 4 years	$18,238		-		$53,100	54%	1,210 SAT 75 ACT	1,268	68%
10	University of North Alabama Florence, AL Public, 4 years	$10,620	$20,220	$7,200	$13,860	$42,800	89%	1,098 SAT 67 ACT	7,488	46%
	Average	$10,790	$24,088	$10,008	$22,034	$47,930	74%	1,170	14,294	58%