The Best Value Alabama Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Alabama for 2021

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Alabama based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2021 as the overall best value college in Alabama is University of Alabama at Huntsville. The highest value public state college is also University of Alabama at Huntsville. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Alabama Public Private 4 year

20 results

University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL
University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 9,736enrollment
  • $15,118net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1237-1490SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#2 Best Value in Alabama

  • 38,390enrollment
  • $20,623net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1340SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Alabama

  • 21,923enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1365SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL
Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Value in Alabama

  • 5,619enrollment
  • $30,695net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
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University of Montevallo
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Montevallo, AL
University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Value in Alabama

  • 2,612enrollment
  • $16,027net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL
Auburn University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#6 Best Value in Alabama

  • 30,440enrollment
  • $23,562net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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Birmingham Southern College
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Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value in Alabama

  • 1,268enrollment
  • $23,452net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
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Alabama A & M University
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HBCU
Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Value in Alabama

  • 6,106enrollment
  • $14,604net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.88*Avg GPA
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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Value in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $13,476net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1020SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA
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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Alabama

  • 5,211enrollment
  • $14,559net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 920-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA
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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL
 
Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Alabama

  • 3,178enrollment
  • $19,990net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA
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Huntingdon College
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Montgomery, AL
Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Alabama

  • 1,081enrollment
  • $21,738net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL
Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Alabama

  • 8,479enrollment
  • $10,689net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA
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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 
University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Value in Alabama

  • 5,200enrollment
  • $15,383net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 860-1020SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.16*Avg GPA
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University of Mobile
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Mobile, AL
University of Mobile

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Alabama

  • 1,885enrollment
  • $21,847net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL
University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Value in Alabama

  • 7,488enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1180SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA
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Oakwood University
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HBCU
Huntsville, AL
 
Oakwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Value in Alabama

  • 1,636enrollment
  • $23,398net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 853-1108SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA
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University of South Alabama
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Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Value in Alabama

  • 14,834enrollment
  • $13,624net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
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