What type of University are both Wayne State University located in Detroit, Michigan and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa?
University of Alabama The University of Alabama (Alabama or UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, and the flagship of the University of Alabama System. Founded in 1820, UA is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama. UA offers programs of study in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly supported law school in the state is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, communication and information sciences, metallurgical engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work.
West Tuscaloosa West Tuscaloosa is a neighborhood located in the western area of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.A.. The area is generally defined as encompassing the portions of the city west of Interstate 359, south of the Black Warrior River and north of the Moody Swamp. This area serves as the location of two higher education facilities, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College (C.A. Fredd Campus).