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- Montgomery, AL
- #348 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $14,322
- SAT Range: 950-1150

#10. Auburn University at Montgomery

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- Jacksonville, AL
- #264 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $13,426
- SAT Range: 1010-1240

#9. Jacksonville State University

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- Florence, AL
- #247 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $12,379
- SAT Range: 1020-1180

#8. University of North Alabama

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- Troy, AL
- #174 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $12,486
- SAT Range: 920-1150

#7. Troy University

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- Livingston, AL
- #165 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $15,435
- SAT Range: 880-980

#6. The University of West Alabama

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- Mobile, AL
- #153 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $14,984
- SAT Range: 980-1190

#5. University of South Alabama

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- Huntsville, AL
- #101 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $17,302
- SAT Range: 1170-1420

#4. The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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- Tuscaloosa, AL
- #49 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price: $21,263
- SAT Range: 1070-1370

#3. The University of Alabama

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- Birmingham, AL
- #42 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $16,990
- SAT Range: 1140-1340

#2. University of Alabama - Birmingham

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- Auburn, AL
- #36 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $23,873
- SAT Range: 1150-1320

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

#1. Auburn University