If you're looking for a no-frills education that won't break the bank, Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama might be a school to consider. The campus is located in a small town in the northern part of Alabama, so you'll have to go to Birmingham or Atlanta for the nightlife. You will get a solid education, with lots of one-to-one help from teachers, so if you don't mind not going to a party school and are serious about getting a degree to move forward with your life, look into JSU.