Bama will require an additional expense of two summer semesters. Have you factored this into your financial decision?
If you want to major in marine biology, there are much better choices than either Bama or WVU.
“Marine science courses are only offered at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab during the summers. Portions of two summers will be needed to complete the required marine science coursework, which includes marine biology, marine geology, introduction to oceanography and at least 4 credit hours of elective classes. During the academic year, students complete the requirements for the second major as well as the general education coursework on the main campus. Graduation in four years can be achieved with two summers of marine science coursework at the sea lab and a realistic load of classes each semester.”