Best colleges in Alabama

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- Location: Jacksonville, AL
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $13,426
- SAT range: 1010-1240
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Jacksonville State University
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- Location: Florence, AL
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $12,379
- SAT range: 1020-1180
- Niche grade:  B
#9. University of North Alabama
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- Location: Troy, AL
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $12,486
- SAT range: 920-1150
- Niche grade:  B+
#8. Troy University
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- Location: Livingston, AL
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $15,435
- SAT range: 880-980
- Niche grade:  B+
#7. The University of West Alabama
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- Location: Mobile, AL
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $14,984
- SAT range: 980-1190
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. University of South Alabama
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- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $31,871
- SAT range: 1100-1290
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Samford University
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- Location: Huntsville, AL
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $17,302
- SAT range: 1170-1420
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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- Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price: $21,263
- SAT range: 1070-1370
- Niche grade:  A
#3. The University of Alabama
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- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $16,990
- SAT range: 1140-1340
- Niche grade:  A
#2. University of Alabama - Birmingham
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- Location: Auburn, AL
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $23,873
- SAT range: 1150-1320
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Auburn University
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