The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • College of Charleston has more expensive tuition & fees ($36,858) than Alabama ($33,200).
  • It is harder to admit to College of Charleston than Alabama.
  • Alabama has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than College of Charleston (1,210).
  • Alabama has higher submitted ACT score (28) than College of Charleston (27).
  • Alabama has more students with 38,644 students while College of Charleston has 10,885 students.
  • College of Charleston has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Alabama's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Alabama has more full-time faculties with 1,517 faculties while College of Charleston has 511 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - The University of Alabama and College of Charleston.
Alabamavs.College of Charleston
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$11,900
Out-Of-State$33,200
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
73%% Receiving Financial Aid98%
$14,421Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,307
80.06 %Acceptance Rates75.69 %
18.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.26 %
1,260SAT Score1,210
28ACT Score27
72 %Graduation Rate64 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
87 %Retention Rate80 %
38,644Student Population10,885
1,517Number of Faculties511
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services
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